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Is age a barrier for Nadal? Three trailblazers in their 40s

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Last updated: 2024/05/26 at 2:16 PM
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Spain’s Rafael Nadal is not ruling out the possibility of extending his illustrious tennis career, despite turning 38 years old soon and his ranking dropping to 275 due to injuries. As he gears up for the French Open, where he has won a record 14 titles, the question remains as to whether he will add to his impressive collection of 22 Grand Slam trophies. However, there have been players in the past who have defied age and continued to excel on the court, paving the way for Nadal to potentially follow in their footsteps.

One such player is Nadal’s long-time rival and friend, Roger Federer. Federer retired from professional tennis at the age of 41, bidding farewell to the sport at an emotional Laver Cup in London in 2022. Despite being surpassed in Grand Slam titles by Novak Djokovic and Nadal, Federer’s legacy remains unmatched, with his last major victory coming at the 2018 Australian Open when he was 36 years old.

Ken Rosewall, an Australian tennis legend, holds the record for being the oldest man to win a Grand Slam title. He secured his eighth major title at the 1972 Australian Open at the age of 37, and continued to compete at a high level, reaching the finals at Wimbledon and the US Open at the age of 39. Rosewall retired from professional tennis in 1980, just shy of his 46th birthday, after winning two titles at the age of 43 in Tokyo and Hong Kong.

Jimmy Connors, known for his flamboyant and combative style on the court, won eight Grand Slam titles in his career and retired in 1996 at the age of 43. Connors holds the record for the most men’s titles with 109, showcasing his longevity and enduring success in the sport. In 1991, he made headlines by reaching the US Open semi-finals at the age of 39, entering the tournament as a wildcard and with a ranking of 174, proving that age is just a number in the world of tennis.

As Nadal continues to compete at the highest level, his fans and critics alike are eager to see whether he can replicate the longevity and success of players like Federer, Rosewall, and Connors. Despite facing challenges with injuries and age, Nadal’s determination and passion for the sport have kept him in the conversation as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. With the French Open on the horizon, Nadal has the opportunity to add to his impressive tally of Grand Slam titles and solidify his legacy as a tennis icon. Only time will tell if Nadal can continue to defy the odds and etch his name further in the history books of the sport.

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