The 5 Oldest ATP Finals Champions: Novak Djokovic Features Twice, Roger Federer 3rd

Introduction

The ATP Finals is the season-ending event for the top 8 male tennis players in the world. The tournament was first held in 1970 and has been won by some of the greatest players in the history of the sport. This article takes a look at the five oldest players to have won the ATP Finals.

The Oldest ATP Finals Champions

1. Roger Federer (38 years, 323 days)

Roger Federer is the most successful player in ATP Finals history, having won the tournament six times. He is also the oldest player to have won the tournament, having won his last title in 2011 at the age of 38 years, 323 days.

2. Novak Djokovic (35 years, 5 months)

Novak Djokovic is the second-most successful player in ATP Finals history, having won the tournament five times. He is also the second-oldest player to have won the tournament, having won his last title in 2022 at the age of 35 years, 5 months.

3. Pete Sampras (34 years, 91 days)

Pete Sampras is a former world No. 1 who won the ATP Finals five times. He is the third-oldest player to have won the tournament, having won his last title in 1999 at the age of 34 years, 91 days.

4. John McEnroe (33 years, 358 days)

John McEnroe is a former world No. 1 who won the ATP Finals three times. He is the fourth-oldest player to have won the tournament, having won his last title in 1984 at the age of 33 years, 358 days.

5. Ilie Nastase (32 years, 352 days)

Ilie Nastase is a former world No. 1 who won the ATP Finals four times. He is the fifth-oldest player to have won the tournament, having won his last title in 1973 at the age of 32 years, 352 days.

Conclusion

The ATP Finals is one of the most prestigious tournaments in tennis. The tournament has been won by some of the greatest players in the history of the sport. This article has taken a look at the five oldest players to have won the ATP Finals.