Pakistani tennis star Talha Waheed enters Guinness World Records

Pakistan's senior tennis player Talha Waheed has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the most successful tennis serves in one minute, marking a proud moment for Pakistan.

Previously, this record was held by American player John Perry, who achieved 42 successful serves in a minute in 2019.

Talha Waheed is one of the most prominent senior tennis players in Pakistan. He has won several national titles in the 35+, 40+, and 45+ doubles categories and has also represented Pakistan at the international level.

He has participated in International Tennis Federation (ITF) Senior World Ranking Tournaments, achieving his best global ranking of 144 in the 40+ doubles category.

Pakistan has celebrated Talha's incredible achievement. President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Secretary General Colonel Ziauddin Tufail, along with other officials and fellow players, have hailed this success as a significant milestone for Pakistan’s tennis scene.

Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi stated that his accomplishment is extraordinary, saying, "Securing a place in the Guinness Book of World Records is no easy task. This achievement will serve as a major inspiration for young tennis players and contribute to the growth of the sport in Pakistan."

Other PTF officials also lauded him for his historic achievement, extending their best wishes for his future endeavours. They expressed, "This milestone is a proud moment for Pakistan and will further aid in the development and promotion of tennis in the country."

Talha Waheed set his sights on breaking the Guinness World Record after discovering John Perry's 2019 achievement of 42 successful serves.

To achieve this goal, he underwent rigorous training for three months, focusing on every technical aspect of his game. On 8 November 2024, in Lahore, he officially attempted to break the record under the guidelines set by Guinness World Records.

His hard work and determination bore fruit on 10 March 2025, when Guinness World Records officially recognised his achievement, declaring him a world record holder.