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The Latest: Groth Hits 2nd Fastest Serve Ever at Wimbledon

LONDON — The latest from Wimbledon (all times local):

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1:55 p.m.

Sam Groth has hit the second-fastest serve ever recorded at Wimbledon, a 147 mph (236 kph) winner against Roger Federer on Centre Court.

Groth hit the serve at 1-1, 30-all in the first set against the seven-time champion. Federer got his racket to the ball, but couldn't return it.

It narrowly missed the Wimbledon record of 148 mph (238 kph) set by Taylor Dent against Novak Djokovic in 2010.

A clip of the serve can be seen here: http://clips.wimbledon.com/g/v/jaewuOdZFsL

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1:05 p.