May 13, 2025

Ep. 31: How Tennis Players Are Defying Age | Longevity & The Future of the Game

Ep. 31: How Tennis Players Are Defying Age | Longevity & The Future of the Game


In Episode 30 of the Best of Three Podcast, Torrey and Alvin explore how age and longevity are reshaping modern tennis. Why are players competing at such high levels into their mid-30s? Is the gap between young talent and veterans widening?

They analyze the evolution of Grand Slam winners’ peak ages, discuss why scheduling and recovery are now more crucial than ever, and uncover the growing talent vacuum between ages 24–27 on the ATP Tour. With legends like Djokovic still thriving and younger players struggling for consistency, tennis may be entering a new era of extended dominance.

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