LONDON (Kashmir English): Pakistani senior tennis player Talha Waheed has earned a Guinness World Record for the most number of serves in a minute, 59, breaking the previous one of 42.
The sportsman was invited by the Guinness World Records headquarters here to receive the certificate at a ceremony to recognise his amazing athletic feat.
Talha set a new world record for the most successful tennis serves in one minute, playing 59 accurate serves on November 8, 2024, at a Lahore tennis facility.
Previous Guinness World Record
The accomplishment broke the previous record of 42 serves, which had stood since 2019.
Speaking in a private TV channel interview, Talha said: “My achievement marks a significant milestone for Pakistan’s sports community and highlights the capabilities of senior athletes who continue to push boundaries in their respective disciplines. I have consistently excelled in the international and national arenas through hard work. I hold multiple titles in the 35+, 40+, and 45+ doubles categories at both national and International Tennis Federation (ITF) senior events.
With this world record under his belt, Talha is not resting on his laurels as he has shared his intention to pursue additional world records in the future, aiming to further elevate Pakistan’s profile on the global tennis stage and inspire the next generation of athletes.
The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has described Talah as a seasoned competitor.
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, the PTF President, and other tennis players congratulated Talha on this remarkable achievement. “Talha’s achievement is unique and securing a place in the Guinness Book of World Records is no easy task,” Qureshi said adding this will serve as a great inspiration and a major boost for tennis in Pakistan.
