Below is a list of Men’s Tennis Grand Slam Winners who were over the age of 30 when they won the title.
Men’s Grand Slam Winners Over the Age of 30
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 in New York in 2023 when he was 36 years, 3 months, and 20 days old.
If Rafa Nadal wins the Australian Open in 2024, then he will claim the record for the oldest grand slam winner in the open era.
The oldest first-time Grand Slam champion is Andres Gimeno who won in Paris in 1972 at the age of 34 years old.
| Tennis Player | Grand Slam | Years | Month(s) | Day(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 1972 Australia | 37 | 1 | 24 |
| Roger Federer | 2018 Australia | 36 | 5 | 7 |
| Ken Rosewall | 1971 Australia | 36 | 4 | 5 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2023 US Open | 36 | 3 | 20 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2023 Paris | 36 | 0 | 20 |
| Rafael Nadal | 2022 Paris | 36 | 0 | 2 |
| Roger Federer | 2017 Wimbledon | 35 | 10 | 26 |
| Ken Rosewall | 1970 New York | 35 | 10 | 0 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2023 Australia | 35 | 8 | 6 |
| Rafa Nadal | 2022 Australia | 35 | 7 | 14 |
| Roger Federer | 2017 Australia | 35 | 5 | 8 |
| N.Djokovic | 2022 Wimbledon | 35 | 1 | 18 |
| Andres Gimeno | 1972 Paris | 34 | 9 | 19 |
| Rafa Nadal | 2020 Paris | 34 | 3 | 25 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2021 Wimbledon | 34 | 1 | 6 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2021 Paris | 34 | 0 | 8 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2021 Australia | 33 | 8 | 17 |
| Ken Rosewall | 1968 Paris | 33 | 6 | 25 |
| Rafa Nadal | 2019 New York | 33 | 2 | 23 |
| R.Nadal | 2019 Paris | 32 | 11 | 24 |
| Andre Agassi | 2003 Australia | 32 | 8 | 14 |
| N.Djokovic | 2020 Australia | 32 | 7 | 29 |
| N.Djokovic | 2019 Wimbledon | 32 | 1 | 10 |
| Rafa Nadal | 2018 Roland Garros | 31 | 11 | 25 |
| Arthur Ashe | 1975 Wimbledon | 31 | 11 | 13 |
| N.Djokovic | 2019 Aussie Open | 31 | 7 | 23 |
| Stan Wawrinka | 2016 US Open | 31 | 5 | 1 |
| N.Djokovic | 2018 US Open | 31 | 3 | 5 |
| Rafa Nadal | 2017 US Open | 31 | 2 | 25 |
| N.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 |
| Rafa Nadal | 2017 Roland Garros | 30 | 11 | 26 |
| Roger Federer | 2012 Wimbledon | 30 | 10 | 17 |
| Rod Laver | 1969 Wimbledon | 30 | 10 | 14 |
| Rod Laver | 1969 Roland Garros | 30 | 9 | 19 |
| Andre Agassi | 2001 Aussie Open | 30 | 8 | 16 |
| John Newcombe | 1975 Aussie Open | 30 | 6 | 29 |
| Rod Laver | 1969 Aussie Open | 30 | 5 | 11 |
| Andres Gomez | 1990 Roland Garros | 30 | 3 | 1 |
| Stan Wawrinka | 2015 Roland Garros | 30 | 1 | 27 |
Most Grand Slam Titles after the Age of 30
Djokovic currently holds the record for most tennis major singles titles after the age of 30 with 12 major tennis titles won in his thirties.
| Tennis Player | Number of Titles in their 30s |
|---|---|
| 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 male player to win Wimbledon?
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 player to win Roland Garros?
Novak Djokovic currently holds this record after he won the 2023 singles title at the age of 36 years and 20 days.
Who is the oldest player to win the US Open?
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 major tennis singles titles has Djokovic won in his thirties?
To date, Djokovic has won a total of 12 major tennis singles titles in his thirties.
How many major tennis singles titles did Federer win in his thirties?
Federer won a total of four major tennis singles titles in his thirties.
How many grand slam titles has Nadal won in his thirties?
To date, Nadal has won a total of eight major tennis titles in his thirties.