WATCH: Ben Shelton winces in pain after getting hit on the body by booming 230 KMH serve by Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Swiss Indoors final

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard hit an explosive 230 kmph serve into Ben Shelton's body during their 2024 Swiss Indoors final on Sunday. The American, who bore the brunt of the lightning-fast serve, let go of his racket in pain.

Mpetshi Perricard and Shelton are two of the most dynamic young players on the tour, and both have huge serves. The Frenchman, especially, has been leaving fans impressed with his unplayable serves.

The two were embroiled in an intense ball-striking encounter in Basel. The 21-year-old Perricard was slated to be a huge factor heading into the match, but, early on, Shelton made a scintillating return off a 236 kmph serve. which left Mpetshi Perricard stunned.

However, not long after, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard hit an unanswerable explosive 230 kmph body serve at Ben Shelton, which hit the American, seemingly on his right hand.

Shelton had to let go of his racket and was visibly in pain as he clenched his right hand. The Frenchman immediately apologized to his opponent as they continued their summit clash. Here's the video:

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who has been enjoying a breakthrough season, eventually beat sixth Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-6(4) to win the 2024 Swiss Indoors and the second ATP title of his career.

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How Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard beat Ben Shelton to win biggest title of his career at 2024 Swiss Indoors

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard strikes big in Basel (Source: Getty)

Beating Ben Shelton, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard clinched the biggest title of his career, the ATP Swiss Indoors in Basel. He had won the Lyon Open, an ATP 250 tournament, earlier in the year, beating sixth seed Tomas Etcheverry in the final.

The Frenchman was on a four-match losing streak coming into Basel but turned things around spectacularly. Perricard secured wins over James Duckworth, two-time defending champion and eighth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov, fourth seed Holger Rune and sixth seed Shelton in Basel.

Mpteshi Perricard will now reach a career-high ranking of 31 in the ATP rankings. Shelton, meanwhile, will remain the World No. 19.

Giovanni Mpteshi Perricard, who received a wildcard in Basel, and Ben Shelton will next head to the final Masters 1000 event of the year, the Paris Masters. The Frenchman will take on 14th seed Frances Tiafoe in the opening round, while Shelton's opponent is yet to be determined.