In an adrenaline-charged stunt that redefined the meaning of tennis on the move, professional tennis players Jamie Murray and Laura Robson pulled off a jaw-dropping feat—playing tennis while strapped to the roofs of moving SUVs. The event, dubbed “Served at Speed,” earned not one, but two Guinness World Records, thanks to automotive brand Lexus.
Set against the unlikely backdrop of Duxford Airfield—a historic site known more for fighter jets than forehands—the airstrip was transformed into an unconventional court as the two athletes exchanged volleys while speeding down the runway.
- Fastest serve from a moving car
- Longest rally on top of moving vehicles
Both SUVs—Lexus performance models—were fitted with reinforced roof rigs and driven in parallel at high speed, while Murray and Robson maintained a rally with laser-sharp precision and nerves of steel.
“You expect to serve on grass or clay… not at 100 km/h on a runway!” laughed Murray after the record-setting event.
- Conceptualized and executed by Lexus UK
- Vehicles reached speeds over 70 mph (113 km/h)
- Specially modified rackets and safety harnesses used
- Certified by Guinness World Records on site
The “Served at Speed” stunt is part of Lexus’s campaign to showcase the precision, balance, and performance of their vehicles by likening them to elite athletes. It’s a bold fusion of sport, speed, and spectacle that had spectators—and social media—buzzing.
This innovative blend of motorsport and tennis has never been attempted before and is now officially etched into the record books. As tennis fans and thrill-seekers alike marvel at the high-speed heroics, one thing’s for sure: this serve was definitely not from the baseline.
