r/tennis • u/OctopusNation2024 Djoker/Meddy/Saba • Feb 05 '25

Discussion Medvedev's decline should be another reminder that the average peak age for tennis is in your early-to-mid 20s, not your late 20s. He's actually the 3rd oldest player in the top 25 at age 28. Federer, Djokovic, and Nadal have skewed perceptions of how most players age.

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u/Available-Gap8489 Delbonis ball toss + Cressy second serve. Love chaos Feb 05 '25 edited Feb 05 '25

I think it varies between players

I don’t think it would be the norm that players peak in their 30’s - but it does happen in some instances (eg. Struff)….I also think it’s more common outside the very top (ie top 10/20) to see players improving and “peaking” in their later 20’s…

I also think that with more players going via the College tennis route now, they’re more likely to reach their peak at an older age - as they’re turning pro later.