MEET 6FT 8IN WIMBLEDON GIANT WHO SERVED 51 ACES IN ONE MATCH

French tennis sensation Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is making waves at Wimbledon, not just for his towering 6ft 8" frame but also for his performance on the court.

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The 20-year-old's towering stature gives him an edge over most of his opponents, and he's been using it to his advantage at SW19 this year. After securing a spot in the main draw as a 'lucky loser', the world No.58 was faced with a challenging first-round match against seeded player Sebastian Korda.

The two athletes battled it out for over three hours and 20 minutes, with the first four sets being decided by tie-breaks before Mpetshi Perricard clinched the decider 6-3. Winning your first-ever match at Wimbledon is an achievement in itself, but the way the young player did it was truly remarkable.

Mpetshi Perricard didn't get caught up in long rallies, instead serving a staggering 51 aces that left Korda reeling. While this fell short of the record number of aces in a single match at the championships - held by John Isner with 113 - it is worth noting how much shorter his match was.

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Isner's 2018 match against Kevin Anderson lasted 11 hours, with the final score being 26-24 in the decider. Had Mpetshi Perricard been given the same amount of time on court, he might have threatened Isner's record.

However, his second-round match against Yoshihito Nishioka was more straightforward, requiring only 27 service winners for his 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory. Facing off against Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori in the third round, there's a palpable buzz around the world No.88's potential upset by Mpetshi Perricard, who is eyeing a spot in the last-16.

His journey at Wimbledon marks his most successful Grand Slam appearance to date, especially after two consecutive first-round exits at the French Open. The narrative takes an even more inspiring turn considering Mpetshi Perricard's initial defeat in the final qualifying round to fellow Frenchman Maxime Janvier.

A twist of fate allowed him entry into the prestigious tournament following Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's last-minute withdrawal. Reflecting on this unexpected opportunity, Mpetshi Perricard shared: "It was good news for me and it is a big chance to come back and play a match in Wimbledon because I was out in qualifying. I have nothing to lose now."

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