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Wimbledon attendees face robotic serves from tennis legends

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:46 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Wimbledon attendees face robotic serves from tennis legends

Summary

At Wimbledon on June 30, attendees have the chance to test their skills against a robotic serving machine mimicking shots from tennis greats. The machine can replicate serves from players such as Emma Raducanu, delivering balls at 110 mph and 145 mph from Andy Murray. High-speed serves include Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard's record-breaking 153 mph shot from last year’s tournament. This interactive experience allows fans to engage with the sport in a unique way, providing an opportunity to face challenges typically reserved for elite players.

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•Event held at Wimbledon on June 30
•Robotic machine replicates serves of top players
•Attendees face speeds up to 153 mph
•Unique fan engagement experience
•Opportunity to try against legendary shots

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5:46 PMThe Guardian Sport — Wimbledon attendees chance their arm against robot tennis stars’ serves

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Tournament’s serving machine can deliver balls in the style of anyone from John McEnroe to Elina Svitolina Could you return Emma Raducanu’s 110mph serve, or receive a 145mph stroke from Andy Murray? What about Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s 153mph torpedo, which broke Wimbledon records last year? This year’s tournament attendees have had the opportunity to try their luck on the court, facing off against a robotic serving machine rather than their tennis heroes. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Rachel Hall

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The Guardian SportJun 30, 2026, 5:46 PM
Wimbledon attendees chance their arm against robot tennis stars’ serves
Tournament’s serving machine can deliver balls in the style of anyone from John McEnroe to Elina Svitolina Could you return Emma Raducanu’s 110mph serve, or receive a 145mph stroke from Andy Murray? What about Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s 153mph torpedo, which broke Wimbledon records last year? This year’s tournament attendees have had the opportunity to try their luck on the court, facing off against a robotic serving machine rather than their tennis heroes. Continue reading...

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