The average life expectancy in 2023 is estimated to be around 85 years, which is double what was expected in 1950. And as people are living longer, athletes have also increased their endurance and it is not surprising to see athletes competing . players over 35 in the first level. Today, he enjoys tennis with novak djokovic.
Sports news features the most experienced figures to make history by winning a Grand Slam. In the top 10 are the three members of the Big 3, although the first place still belongs to the Australian Ken Roswall, who since 1972 has seen his record unbeaten. All the details below.
Who is the oldest Grand Slam champion in history?
Ken Rosewell He is a legend of world tennis who marked an era between the end of amateurism and the beginning of the Open Era, in 1968. The Australian, in “his” Grand Slam, became a monk in 1972 at the age of 37 years, 2 months and 1 day. No one has taken any more major at his age, which makes him to oldest champion in history.
Roger Federer and again Rosewall are the ones to complete the podium, also with sanctifications at the Australian Open. The Swiss celebrated in 2018 at 36 years, 5 months and 20 days, while Ken did it in 1971 at 36 years, 4 months and 12 days.
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are the other two to win a trophy of this caliber with more than 36.
The list of the 10 oldest champions in Grand Slam history
| pos. | Player | Tournament | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Rosewall (Australia) | Australian Open 1972 | 37 years, 2 months and 1 day |
| 2 | Roger Federer (Switzerland) | Australian Open 2018 | 36 years, 5 months and 20 days |
| 3 | Ken Rosewall (Australia) | Australian Open 1971 | 36 years, 4 months and 12 days |
| 4 | Novak Djokovic (Serbia) | Roland Garros 2023 | 36 years and 12 days |
| 5 | Rafael Nadal (Spain) | Roland Garros 2022 | 36 years and 2 days |
| 6 | Roger Federer (Switzerland) | Wimbledon 2017 | 35 years, 11 months and 8 days |
| 7 | Ken Rosewall (Australia) | US Open 1970 | 35 years, 10 months and 11 days |
| 8 | Novak Djokovic (Serbia) | Australian Open 2023 | 35 years, 8 months and 7 days |
| 9 | Rafael Nadal (Spain) | Australian Open 2022 | 35 years, 7 months and 27 days |
| 10 | Roger Federer (Switzerland) | Australian Open 2017 | 35 years, 5 months and 21 days |
