Ken Rosewall holds the record for the oldest grand slam winner in men’s tennis after he won the 1972 Australian Open at the age of 37 years, 1 month, and 24 days.
The oldest male player to win a major tennis title who is still active is Novak Djokovic who won the US Open in 2023 when he was 36 years, 3 months, and 20 days old.
The oldest first-time Grand Slam champion is Andrés Gimeno who won the French Open in 1972 at the age of 34 years old.
Below is a list of Men’s Tennis Grand Slam Winners in the open era who were over the age of 30 when they won the title.
Men’s Grand Slam Winners Over the Age of 30
Longevity at the highest level of men’s tennis is rare, but several players have continued to win Grand Slam titles well into their 30s.
In the Open Era (1968–present), experience, physical conditioning, and tactical maturity have allowed a select group of champions to extend their dominance beyond what was once considered a player’s peak.
The table below lists every men’s singles Grand Slam winner in the Open Era who lifted a major trophy after turning 30, along with their exact age at the time of victory.
| Tennis Player | Grand Slam | Age (Years) | Month(s) | Day(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 1972 Australian Open | 37 | 1 | 24 |
| Roger Federer | 2018 Australian Open | 36 | 5 | 7 |
| Ken Rosewall | 1971 Australian Open | 36 | 4 | 5 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2023 US Open | 36 | 3 | 20 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2023 French Open | 36 | 0 | 20 |
| Rafael Nadal | 2022 French Open | 36 | 0 | 2 |
| Roger Federer | 2017 Wimbledon | 35 | 10 | 26 |
| Ken Rosewall | 1970 US Open | 35 | 10 | 0 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2023 Australian Open | 35 | 8 | 6 |
| Rafael Nadal | 2022 Australian Open | 35 | 7 | 14 |
| Roger Federer | 2017 Australian Open | 35 | 5 | 8 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2022 Wimbledon | 35 | 1 | 18 |
| Andrés Gimeno | 1972 French Open | 34 | 9 | 19 |
| Rafael Nadal | 2020 French Open | 34 | 3 | 25 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2021 Wimbledon | 34 | 1 | 6 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2021 French Open | 34 | 0 | 8 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2021 Australian Open | 33 | 8 | 17 |
| Ken Rosewall | 1968 French Open | 33 | 6 | 25 |
| Rafael Nadal | 2019 US Open | 33 | 2 | 23 |
| Rafael Nadal | 2019 French Open | 32 | 11 | 24 |
| Andre Agassi | 2003 Australian Open | 32 | 8 | 14 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2020 Australian Open | 32 | 7 | 29 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2019 Wimbledon | 32 | 1 | 10 |
| Rafael Nadal | 2018 French Open | 31 | 11 | 25 |
| Arthur Ashe | 1975 Wimbledon | 31 | 11 | 13 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2019 Australian Open | 31 | 7 | 23 |
| Stan Wawrinka | 2016 US Open | 31 | 5 | 1 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2018 US Open | 31 | 3 | 5 |
| Rafael Nadal | 2017 US Open | 31 | 2 | 25 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2018 Wimbledon | 31 | 1 | 11 |
| Rod Laver | 1969 US Open | 31 | 0 | 18 |
| Pete Sampras | 2002 US Open | 31 | 0 | 14 |
| Jimmy Connors | 1983 US Open | 30 | 11 | 28 |
| Rafael Nadal | 2017 French Open | 30 | 11 | 26 |
| Roger Federer | 2012 Wimbledon | 30 | 10 | 17 |
| Rod Laver | 1969 Wimbledon | 30 | 10 | 14 |
| Rod Laver | 1969 French Open | 30 | 9 | 19 |
| Andre Agassi | 2001 Australian Open | 30 | 8 | 16 |
| John Newcombe | 1975 Australian Open | 30 | 6 | 29 |
| Rod Laver | 1969 Australian Open | 30 | 5 | 11 |
| Andres Gomez | 1990 French Open | 30 | 3 | 1 |
| Stan Wawrinka | 2015 French Open | 30 | 1 | 27 |
Who Has Won the Most Grand Slams After Age 30?
Novak Djokovic currently holds the record for most tennis major singles titles after the age of 30 with 12 major tennis titles to his name, followed by Rafael Nadal with 8, and Ken Rosewall, Rod Laver, and Roger Federer with 4 each.
- Novak Djokovic – 12
- Rafael Nadal – 8
- Ken Rosewall – 4
- Rod Laver – 4
- Roger Federer – 4
- Andre Agassi – 2
- Stan Wawrinka – 2
- Andres Gimeno – 1
- Andres Gomez – 1
- Arthur Ashe – 1
- Jimmy Connors – 1
- John Newcombe – 1
- Pete Sampras – 1
FAQ
Who is the Oldest Australian Open Men’s Singles Winner?
Ken Rosewall currently holds the record for the oldest player to win the Australian Open when he won the 1972 Australian Open at the age of 37 years, 1 month, and 24 days.
Who is the oldest French Open Men’s Singles Winner?
Novak Djokovic currently holds this record for the oldest male tennis player to win the French Open after he won the 2023 singles title at the age of 36 years and 20 days.
Who is the oldest Wimbledon champion in men’s singles?
Roger Federer currently holds the record for the oldest male player to win the Wimbledon Championships when he won the 2017 Wimbledon title at the age of 35 years, 10 months, and 26 days.
Who is the oldest US Open Men’s Singles Winner?
Ken Rosewall currently holds the record for the oldest player to win the US Open when he won the 1970 singles title at the age of 35 years and 10 months.
How many Grand Slams has Novak Djokovic won after 30?
Djokovic has won 12 major titles after turning 30.
Who is the oldest male Grand Slam winner in tennis history?
Ken Rosewall is the oldest men’s Grand Slam champion, winning the 1972 Australian Open at age 37.
This page is updated after each Grand Slam tournament. Last Updated: 03/03/2026
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