Tennis fans, get ready for a high-speed showdown! 💥 Reilly Opelka and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will face off on Sunday, March 2, in The Ace Challenge Presented by Michelob ULTRA to determine the fastest server in the game. 🏆💨
📍 Location: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas
💰 Prize: Cash reward as part of The MGM Rewards Slam weekend
💪 Opelka’s Comeback
At 6’11” (2.11m), 27-year-old Reilly Opelka is known for his thunderous serves. After a long injury layoff, the former ATP No. 17 is back on the rise. Earlier this year, he shocked Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International before defeating Perricard in the semis—only to withdraw from the final due to a back issue.
⚡ Mpetshi Perricard’s Power Game
Standing at 6’8” (2.03m), Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard has made a name for himself as the ATP Tour’s top server in 2024. Currently ranked No. 30, the 21-year-old leads with an impressive 19.3 aces per match and holds a 302.1 service rating—the highest on tour. Earlier this season, he unleashed a jaw-dropping 144 mph serve and hammered 51 aces in a single Wimbledon match.
🎟 More Tennis Action at MGM Rewards Slam
🔥 Saturday Main Event:
🏆 Aryna Sabalenka (#1) vs. Naomi Osaka (#1 Former) – Lion’s Cup Showdown
🔥 Sunday Men’s Battle:
🌟 World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, No. 2 Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz (#4), and Tommy Paul (#9) compete in a high-intensity round-robin tiebreaker format. The top two will battle for the Men’s Lion’s Cup Championship Tiebreak.
👀 Who will unleash the ultimate rocket serve? Don’t miss the action!
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