Pakistan’s senior tennis player, Talha Waheed, has made history by securing a place in the Guinness World Records.

According to Guinness World Records, Waheed set a new global benchmark by executing 59 successful tennis serves in one minute, surpassing the previous record of 42 serves set by American player John Perry in 2019.

This achievement makes him the first Pakistani to hold this world record.

Waheed has also competed internationally in ITF tournaments and achieved a career-high ranking of 144 in the 40+ doubles category.

Over the years, he has won multiple national titles in the 35+, 40+, and 45+ doubles categories, proudly representing Pakistan on the global stage.

Inspired by John Perry’s 2019 record, Waheed committed himself to breaking the milestone.

He underwent three months of rigorous training, refining every technical aspect of his game.

On November 8, 2024, in Lahore, he officially attempted the record under Guinness World Records’ guidelines.

His dedication paid off when, on March 10, 2025, Guinness officially recognized his achievement, declaring him a world record holder.

Pakistani tennis officials have lauded Waheed’s accomplishment, calling it a significant milestone for the sport in the country.

President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Secretary General Col Ziauddin Tufail, and fellow players congratulated him on this historic feat.