Novak Djokovic made history again after finishing the 2025 season ranked No. 4 in the ATP rankings. The 24-time Grand Slam champion achieved his record 16th Top-4 finish, surpassing Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Djokovic delivered another strong season despite being 38 years old.
Djokovic created another milestone when the ATP released its year-end rankings on November 17. Djokovic became the oldest player to end a season inside the Top 4 at age 38 years and 5 months. He passed Federer, who held the previous record at 38 years and 3 months.
Djokovic continues rewriting tennis history with unmatched longevity and elite consistency.
Players aged 35+ who ended a season inside the ATP Top 4
- 38y/5m – Novak Djokovic (2025, No. 4)
- 38y/3m – Roger Federer (2019, No. 3)
- 37y/3m – Roger Federer (2018, No. 3)
- 36y/6m – Novak Djokovic (2023, No. 1)
- 36y/6m – Rafael Nadal (2022, No. 2)
- 36y/5m – Rod Laver (1974, No. 4)
- 36y/3m – Roger Federer (2017, No. 2)
- 35y/3m – Jimmy Connors (1987, No. 4)
Only Djokovic, Federer, Laver, Connors and Nadal have achieved this rare milestone after turning 35.
Top-4 finishes after turning 30 remain extremely rare
Djokovic now owns six Top-4 finishes after age 30, placing him second on the all-time list. He passed Connors and Nadal and trails only Federer.
Most Top-4 ATP finishes at age 30+
- 7 – Roger Federer
- 6 – Novak Djokovic
- 5 – Jimmy Connors
- 5 – Rafael Nadal
- 3 – Andre Agassi
- 2 – Stan Wawrinka
Eight more legends achieved it once, including Laver, Ashe, Nastase and McEnroe.
Djokovic’s 2025 season included semifinal runs at all four Grand Slams, showing his remarkable consistency. He also captured his 100th and 101st ATP titles in Geneva and Athens. Djokovic reached his 60th Masters 1000 final in Miami and his 80th Masters 1000 semifinal in Shanghai.
Novak Djokovic continues proving that age cannot slow down greatness.
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