No, it's not a joke. His name is Aqeel Khan, and he has entered tennis history as the oldest player in the world with an ATP ranking. At 46 years old, this Pakistani, who reached 349th in the world in 2004, has managed to earn a point in an ITF M15 tournament held in Islamabad, proving that he can still compete on the circuit.
Aqeel Khan, at 46 years and 4 months, will become the OLDEST player in the ATP ranking.
— Ariel Fernández (@AFD7L) May 6, 2026
An essential player for Pakistan in the Davis Cup. Currently making a living from national tournaments and paddle events.
He earned a point in the M15 in Islamabad this Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/3ARM9gkuj4
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