Sam Groth

About

Australian tennis player known for his serving ability, having set the world record for fastest serve with a speed of 163.4 miles per hour in 2012. In 2014, he won a doubles title at the Claro Open Colombia.

Before Fame

He was born in Narrandera, New South Wales and made it to the finals of the 2005 Wimbledon boys' doubles championship.

Trivia

He took a break from professional tennis in 2011, opting instead to play Australian rules football for Vermont Football Club.

Family Life

He was married to tennis player Jarmila Gajdosova from 2009 to 2011.

Associated With

He was defeated by Alexandr Dolgopolov at Wimbledon in 2014.