Top five oldest ATP title winners

It is not uncommon for tennis players to reach their peak performance in the latter part of their careers. Achieving a title at an age typically regarded as beyond one's prime allows them to set personal milestones. As they evolve into veterans of the ATP tour, these players persist in demonstrating their passion for the sport. Alongside their enduring presence in the game, these experienced players challenge both age and conventional expectations, further enriching their collection of trophies.

In this article, let’s see five players who have added or continue to pick up tournament wins at the later stages of their careers and since the creation of the ATP Tour in 1990. 

5. Novak Djokovic – 36 years, 5 months

When Novak Djokovic won the 2023 ATP Finals, his name was already etched in the history books. The Serbian player triumphed over Italian Jannik Sinner on Sinner's home ground in Turin, marking an addition to his illustrious career. This achievement represented Djokovic's seventh ATP Finals title at the conclusion of the season.

Djokovic repeated the win against Sinner from their group stage clash to become one of the oldest winners of an ATP-level event. Just two months prior, he had already made history by becoming the oldest male winner of the US Open at the age of 36 years and three months. This victory also marked the Serbian's 71st 'Big Title,' which encompasses Grand Slam titles, ATP Masters 1000 titles, ATP Finals titles, and Olympic singles gold medals.

4. Ivo Karlovic – 37 years, 5 months

The 2016 Mexican Open held in Los Cabos marked the eighth ATP title for Croatian player Ivo Karlovic. This victory was his second title of the season, following his triumph in Newport in July. At the age of 37 years and five months, this final title of his career positioned him among the oldest players to secure a tour-level title.

Karlovic defeated Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic in straight sets before ending the title hopes of top-seeded Spaniard Feliciano Lopez also in straight sets. It was the first edition of the event. Lopez, at 34, was also a tour veteran and had recently won the Swiss Open, Gstaad in July.

3. Feliciano Lopez – 37 years, 9 months

Feliciano Lopez achieved his only title in 2019 at the Queen's Club tournament in London. He claimed his seventh and final singles title by overcoming French player Gilles Simon in a match that extended to three sets. Additionally, he completed a successful year by winning the men's doubles title in partnership with Andy Murray. Lopez, who entered the tournament as a wildcard, secured his second victory at Queen's, having previously won the trophy in 2017.

The Spaniard enjoyed success on grass, with two titles coming to the surface. Lopez won consecutive Rothesay Internationals in 2013 and 2014 with wins over Gilles Simon and Richard Gasquet.

2. Roger Federer – 38 years, 2 months

Roger Federer made history by becoming the first male player over the age of 38 to secure a title on the ATP tour. The Swiss won his home event, the Swiss Indoors Basel, in 2019 to reach the milestone. Federer was 38 years and two months old when he won the trophy for the third successive time. 

Federer defeated Australian wildcard Alex de Minaur, dropping just four games for a 68-minute win. This match marked one of the ten titles Federer secured in Basel, where he showcased his dominance against De Minaur. His earlier victories in this tournament came in the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018.

1. Gael Monfils – 38 years, 4 months

Gael Monfils succeeded Roger Federer as the oldest player to secure an ATP-level title by winning the 2025 Auckland Classic. The Frenchman was two months older than Federer when the Swiss Maestro won in Basel in 2019. 

Monfils recorded a straight-set win over Zizou Bergs for the 13th ATP title, twenty years after winning his first title in Poland in 2005. The French player is currently ranked No. 33, benefiting from a recent boost in the rankings and is the oldest in ATP history to be ranked in the top 100. The 2025 ASB Classic marked his 35th appearance in a title match. Additionally, Monfils became the third player from France to triumph in Auckland, following Ugo Humbert in 2020 and Richard Gasquet in 2023.

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