WATCH: Sam Groth smashes 147 mph serve, second fastest in Wimbledon

It's the fastest serve anywhere this year in tennis, and the second fastest serve ever at Wimbledon, just two miles away from the record.

Sam Groth didn't stand much of a chance against Roger Federer on Saturday, but at least the big-serving Australian etched his name in Wimbledon history with this rapid-fire serve clocked at 147 mph. Observe:

WATCH @SamGrothTennis hit the second fastest serve ever at #Wimbledon with this 147mph cannonball http://t.co/damFxZLEVR

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 4, 2015

It's the fastest serve anywhere this year in tennis, and the second fastest serve ever at Wimbledon, just two miles away from the record.

Aussie @SamGrothTennis takes his place in #Wimbledon history... pic.twitter.com/EqsPrOrCzL

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 4, 2015

The 27-year-old, a former Aussie Rules football player, has yet to reach the round of 16 in a major tournament. Meanwhile, Federer is in his quest for a record eighth Wimbledon title.

Sam Groth unleashed the fastest serve of the year. (Getty Images)