Which current players on tour can average well over 100 mph on 2nd serves?

[FedError]

Originally Posted by Sid_Vicious

Yes, I know many pros who average close to or a little over a 100 mph sometimes, but that is not what I'm talking about.I'm talking well over a 100 mph. Like over 105 mph regularly. Federer was serving 102 mph in one match at Wimbledon last year. Mark Philippoussis hit at least 108 mph on average in every match he played (his top was 110 mph).

Then basically Isner or Raonic. Throw in Gulbis as well, I missed him in my first post but he really goes for big second serves.

Of recently retired players, perhaps Taylor Dent and Joachim Johansson. In this article Joachim talks about hitting second serves around the 200kmh (124 mph) mark.

[Sid_Vicious]

Originally Posted by FedError

Then basically Isner or Raonic. Throw in Gulbis as well, I missed him in my first post but he really goes for big second serves.

Of recently retired players, perhaps Taylor Dent and Joachim Johansson. In this article Joachim talks about hitting second serves around the 200kmh (124 mph) mark.

Good stuff.

I did some more research. Andy Roddick is the man.

His 2nd serve average at Wimbledon 2004: 110 mph. He was serving 112 and 113 in the SF and QF, respectively.

And Johansson hit a 130 mph second serve against Roddick in their 2004 USO match. Both of them had similar averages, but Johansson went for more. Although Roddick hit a 122 mph second serve also.

[helloworld]

Originally Posted by lidoazndiabloboi

i remember in the 04 or 05 wimbledon final between Federer and Roddick, Roddick was averaging 135mph on first and 125mph on second.

Roddick doesn't even hit second serve flat. He hits heavy kickers all the time. It can't be over 110 mph, let alone 125, lol.

[Rock Strongo]

Originally Posted by FedError

Then basically Isner or Raonic. Throw in Gulbis as well, I missed him in my first post but he really goes for big second serves.

Of recently retired players, perhaps Taylor Dent and Joachim Johansson. In this article Joachim talks about hitting second serves around the 200kmh (124 mph) mark.

Johansson was a guy who could fire a fault at 150 mph and then thunder in a second serve at 140. He actually did that in a Davis Cup match against Argentina (226 km/h against Schwank I believe). I wonder what went through his mind when he stepped up. Was it "I have an excellent first serve and I missed it, why not hit another one?" I have no idea. But I've never seen anyone consistently hit second serves as fast as Johansson. Scary is what it was. Would definitely call him one of the biggest hitters ever.

[uncooling]

I was just checking at this year's AO, and Raoic's 2nd serve average speed against Kohlschreiber was 169kmph which is around 110 mph.

In davic cup last year and this year, Raonic was hitting a 122 mph 2nd serve on average if that helps..

[akv89]

Roddick used to consistently average around 105-110 on his 2nd serves. Very impressive considering he also rarely double faulted.

[Sid_Vicious]

Originally Posted by helloworld

Roddick doesn't even hit second serve flat. He hits heavy kickers all the time. It can't be over 110 mph, let alone 125, lol.

Yeah, that is why he was serving up to 115-120 mph and higher on second serves regularly in his career. Do you ever miss a chance to show off your utter ignorance?

[FedError]

I've noticed that players generally clock higher second serve speeds than normal at Wimbledon.

Not sure whether the guns are juiced or if it's a deliberate strategy by the players.