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158 mph?! Hawk-Eye throws cold water on Ben Shelton's apparent record serve at US Open
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Key Points:
- During the US Open semifinal, Ben Shelton appeared to serve at a record-breaking 158 mph, but this was later corrected to 144 mph by Hawk-Eye and the USTA.
- The initial 158 mph reading would have been the fastest serve ever officially recorded by the ATP, but the corrected 144 mph serve is still notably fast.
- Shelton averaged 119 mph on his serves in the match, significantly faster than Frances Tiafoe's average of 104 mph, contributing to his four-set victory.
- Shelton recorded 20 aces in the match, including eight in the fourth set, helping him reach his first Grand Slam final.
- Although Shelton has previously served at speeds over 150 mph, the 158 mph serve was not accurate for this match.
