Pakistani tennis player smashes world record for most serves in a minute

Pakistan’s Talha Waheed has aced his way to a world record, smashing the mark for most tennis serves in a minute, Guinness World Records said on Wednesday.

Waheed destroyed American John Perry’s 2019 record of 42 by delivering 59 successful serves in a November attempt that was ratified this week.

Pakistan Tennis Federation President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi hailed the 47-year-old’s achievement as a major inspiration for young players. “This is exactly the boost Pakistani tennis needs,” he said.

Guinness World Records, originally known as The Guinness Book of Records, is an internationally recognised reference established in 1955 after an argument about which was the fastest game bird in Europe.

Today, Guinness World Records serves as the global authority on record-breaking, celebrating remarkable and often bizarre achievements.

Earlier, Swedish table tennis players Emil Ohlsson and Fredrik Nilsson shattered the Guinness world record for the longest table tennis rally.

Known as the Spin Duo Emil Ohlsson and Fredrik Nilsson set a new record which lasted an astonishing 13 hours, 37 minutes and 6 seconds.

The record-breaking feat took place at Slice Malmö, a ping-pong bar in Malmo, Sweden.

Both players underwent intense physical and mental training over four months which ultimately paid off.

They lobbed the ball back and forth without a single break, fueled by determination and cheered on by friends and family who celebrated at the finish.

The players even managed to eat while keeping the ball in play, showcasing their unwavering focus and multitasking skills.

The record-breaking rally was closely monitored by technical support to ensure that it met the strict criteria of being continuous with no breaks between passes.

When Ohlsson and Nilsson surpassed the previous record, held by two players from the UK since June, they erupted in cheers, celebrating their historic achievement.