Stan Wawrinka took Roger Federer’s historic record

ByDavid Mitchell
Stan Wawrinka took Roger Federer's historic record

Stan Wawrinka does not relax. Your level is in sight. And now he was left with a Roger Federer’s all-time record. With this week’s ATP ranking update, the Swiss established a longevity record. He became the european tennis player oldest in the history of the Top 100.

At 40 years, 11 months and 2 days, he surpassed his compatriot, who was until 40 years, 10 months and 26 days on July 4, 2022. Technically, then, he is second on the historic list. The Australian Ken Rosewall In 1979, he was still in the Top 100 at the age of 44 years, 11 months and 13 days.

Meanwhile, Gael Monfils (who is retiring this year, like Stan), He last appeared in the top 100 on January 5, 2026, at the age of 39 years, 4 months and 4 days. The loss of his 250 points in his victory at the ATP 250 in Auckland 2025 caused his fall.

The list of +40 tennis players in the privileged lot also includes Ivo Karlovic (40 years, 10 months and 2 days) and Jimmy Connors (40 years, 5 months and 6 days).

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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