Why It's Almost Impossible to Hit a 160 MPH Tennis Serve | WIRED

Some of the best tennis players have incredibly fast serve speeds. The fastest official serve is 157 MPH, but could it be even faster? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez looks into the science and skill of sizzling serves.

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Why It's Almost Impossible to Hit a 160 MPH Tennis Serve | WIRED

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