Toshihide Matsui reaffirms his status as "grandfather" of tennis by competing at 47 years old

The love for tennis guides the life of Toshihide Matsui, a Japanese player known worldwide for his longevity, holding the record for the oldest tennis player with an official ranking for years. Currently ranked 297th in the world, he has lost all points in his individual ranking.

With the aim of adding some points, he played in an ITF tournament on the island of Guam this week but was defeated in the first round. He continues striving to achieve a victory that surpasses Ryan Havlland, an American who, at 44 years old, with 1 ATP point, holds the title of the oldest player in the rankings. Matsui is in the doubles semifinals, partnered with his compatriot Noguchi.

Toshihide Matsui is back at the M15 in Harmon (on Guam) this week! In his first event of the season, the 47-year-old tried to get that record for oldest player with a singles ranking and lost in R1, but is into doubles SF with Masakatsu Noguchi.

— Damian Kust (@damiankust) June 12, 2025

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