Oldest Players to Reach No. 1
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The oldest player ever to reach No. 1 in the ATP rankings is Novak Djokovic, who appeared at that ranking at the age of 37y 0m 12d on 2024-06-03. The second oldest is Roger Federer (36y 10m 10d). Third is Rafael Nadal (33y 7m 24d). In total, 30 different players have ever held that ranking. 2 of them were 35 or older at their last appearance at No. 1.
| Rank | Player | Age at No. 1 | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37y 0m 12d | 2024-06-03 | |
| 2 | 36y 10m 10d | 2018-06-18 | |
| 3 | 33y 7m 24d | 2020-01-27 | |
| 4 | 33y 4m 3d | 2003-09-01 | |
| 5 | 30y 9m 25d | 1983-06-27 | |
| 6 | 30y 4m 30d | 1990-08-06 | |
| 7 | 30y 2m 30d | 2017-08-14 | |
| 8 | 30y 1m 8d | 1974-07-01 | |
| 9 | 29y 3m 1d | 2000-11-13 | |
| 10 | 28y 6m 6d | 1996-04-08 | |
| 11 | 27y 10m 8d | 1974-05-27 | |
| 12 | 26y 8m 9d | 1992-09-28 | |
| 13 | 26y 6m 28d | 1999-07-26 | |
| 14 | 26y 6m 25d | 2022-09-05 | |
| 15 | 26y 6m 17d | 1985-09-02 | |
| 16 | 25y 3m 20d | 1999-06-07 | |
| 17 | 25y 2m 2d | 2001-11-12 | |
| 18 | 25y 1m 21d | 1981-07-27 | |
| 19 | 24y 8m 4d | 2026-04-20 | |
| 20 | 24y 5m 1d | 1989-01-23 |
