Oldest Masters 1000 Champions in Tennis History

Winning Masters 1000 titles is among the most challenging feats in tennis. However, some players have managed to compete for these prestigious titles well into the later stages of their careers. This article outlines the five oldest players to capture a Masters 1000 title since the format’s inception in 1990.

Former world No. 8, John Isner, stands out as the oldest first-time champion in Masters 1000 history. He claimed his only title at the Miami Open in 2018. At the age of nearly 33, Isner outperformed several high-ranking opponents, including Marin Cilic and Juan Martin del Potro, before defeating Alexander Zverev in a hard-fought final, securing a 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-4 victory.

American tennis legend Andre Agassi achieved his last Masters 1000 victory at the Cincinnati Masters two decades ago, marking him as the fourth oldest champion. Seeded 11th, Agassi excelled against top competitors such as Carlos Moya and Andy Roddick, eventually overcoming Lleyton Hewitt in the final to claim the title. Agassi, an eight-time Grand Slam winner, captured his final Masters 1000 title with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 win.

Rafael Nadal, with 36 Masters 1000 titles, ranks third among the oldest champions, thanks to his victory at the 2021 Italian Open. As a seasoned competitor, Nadal, then 34, overcame Reilly Opelka and Alexander Zverev, before defeating his long-time rival Novak Djokovic 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 in the final. Nadal nearly captured a 37th title at Indian Wells in 2022 but was later defeated by Taylor Fritz.

Leading the Serbian athletes, Novak Djokovic, with a record 40 Masters 1000 titles, became the second-oldest champion after his 2023 Paris Masters triumph. At 36 years old, Djokovic skillfully navigated past challenges from competitors like Holger Rune and Andrey Rublev, culminating in a dominant 6-4, 6-3 victory over Grigor Dimitrov to clinch his seventh Paris title.

Furthermore, Swiss tennis star Roger Federer holds the distinction of being the oldest Masters 1000 champion following his Miami Open win in 2019. At 37 years and 235 days, Federer dominated the tournament and defeated defending champion Isner 6-1, 6-4 in the final. This victory marked Federer’s last Masters 1000 title.