Novak Djokovic is in the final Australian Open. The Serbian, currently top 4 in the world, this Friday (30).
Therefore, at 38 years and 255 days old, he became the oldest player to compete for the first major title of the season. Former holder Ken Rosewall, who was 37 years and 62 days old when he played for the title in 1972 (age on the last day of the tournament).
The Australian is also the oldest Grand Slam champion. In 1972, he was 37 years, one month and 24 days old when he won the title. Therefore, “Nole” can surpass him.
This will be Novak Djokovic’s 11th final at , the Grand Slam in which he is the biggest champion, with 10 titles. In other words, he was never defeated in a major final in Australia.
