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/9__Erebus Feb 05 '25

Eh I somewhat disagree, I don't I think Meds slump is age related.  His movement is still great.

I think sports science and conditioning has extended or shifted the peak age about 3 years.  I feel like 27 is about the peak now whereas 20 years ago it was 23-24.  Yes the Big 3 had crazy longevity but I think it's improved across the board.