Ken Rosewall is the oldest man to win a Grand Slam title, aged 37 at the 1972 Australian Open. His win in Australia the previous year coming age at 36 years and 73 days. He was recorded in the tennis competition as a Peruvian citizen. Each year is linked to an article about that particular event's draw. The Premier League is blessed with some of the best midfielders in world football... but which creative superstar out of Kevin De Bruyne, Thiago Alcantara and Paul Pogba comes out on top? The Swiss beat Marin Cilic in the men's singles final aged 35 years and 342 days and set a new record for the third oldest male winner of a Grand Slam. With top-seed and double defending champion, Novak Djokovic, being shown the door in the 4th Round and Rafael Nadal opting out of the tournament, the path seems almost hindrance-free for Roger. There are no plans to retire yet, I don’t have a definite date, even though that would make things easier to plan.”, when probed about his desire to retire. He 34 years, 10 months and 1 day old when he beat Patrick Proisy 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-1. Well, it wouldn't be tippy-toes! Roger Federer, 35, is the oldest Open era winner of Wimbledon, surpassing Arthur Ashe at 31. The USTA National Tennis Center in New York City was renamed in her honour as USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center . Rosewall is also second and fourth on the list. The comments below have not been moderated. Ken Rosewall (37-62) - 1972 Australian Open, beat Mal Anderson, 7-6 (2), 6-3, 7-5. Björn Borg (1976–1980) and Roger Federer (2003–2007) share the record for most consecutive victories with five.[5]. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Federer's win at Wimbledon is now third, with his 2017 Australian Open win at 35 years and 174 days also giving him fifth on the list. At 10 is Rod Laver who beat Australian compatriot Tony Roche in the US Open finals in 1969 aged 31 years and 31 days. The Championships, Wimbledon with its strict all-white dress code for the competitors to the culture of slurping down strawberry and cream and occasional gracing of the Royalty every now and then, is undoubtedly the Slam that matters the most. Serena Williams and Roger Federer are in the finals at Wimbledon, where one could become the oldest, most legendary tennis player to win a Grand Slam.Talk about history in … [5] It was also cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Arthur Ashe was 31 years, 11 months and 25 days old at the time of his 1975 Wimbledon victory. All Comers' winner, Challenge round winner, Defending champion, Challenge round winner. Everton stopper's place in Gareth Southgate's starting... DANNY MURPHY: Don't test Gareth Southgate's loyalty too long... it is risky to lose form in an England squad... Jordan Henderson accepts England players will be held to high standards after coronavirus breaches... but... Gareth Southgate hails 'pivotal' Harry Maguire as England boss insists Manchester United captain is still a... DANNY MURPHY: Has Liverpool's aura been shattered?
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