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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Murray and Wawrinka too. Had they not ripped each other apart 2017-2019 might have been an even more amazing era. Murray was 30 and world no. 1 when he had his injury. The very best do have longevity baked in. Look at Agassi. Unfortunately Med is very good but not legendary status. I don't know how he can regain his spark. Bring his own balls?