The oldest tennis player will set a new record by competing again at 48 years old
Tennis knows no age limits, just ask Toshihide Matsui. At 48 years old, the Japanese tennis player will return to the Challenger circuit in the doubles draw in Yokkaichi alongside Yasutaka Uchiyama, after two years of inactivity. This emblematic player has managed to win up to ten tournaments in this category, setting a clear example of love for tennis and sport.
Toshihide Matsui is back!
— Tennis Asia (@TennisAsia) March 22, 2026
The Japanese veteran, who turns 48 next month, returns to Challenger action for the first time since 2024.
A 10-time Challenger doubles champion, he’ll team up with Yasutaka Uchiyama in Yokkaichi. https://t.co/i3pAnPCXfu
This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El tenista más viejo batirá un nuevo récord al volver a competir con 48 años