Mannarino's Madness: 28 Tournaments in 36 Weeks at 38 Years Old

Adrian Mannarino has already been eliminated from the US Open 2026, after being decisively defeated by Bublik. However, managing to reach the second round by winning a five-set match against Tirante has only enhanced the legend of one of the most special and beloved players on the ATP circuit. 

There are many peculiarities that make the Frenchman a unique tennis player, which we have discussed before. However, what is most surprising when reviewing his current season is not only that he maintains a good ranking at 38 years old, as the 67th in the world, but that he is the player, man or woman, who has played the most tournaments so far this year.

Mannarino is the player who has played the most tournaments so far in 2026

It is astonishing that, at his age, the Frenchman chooses to travel around the world almost every week. Many might argue that he gets eliminated in the first or second round of most events. In fact, only in Montpellier, where he was a finalist, and in Hertogenbosch, reaching the semifinals, did he manage to accumulate more than one victory in the same event during this current campaign. These two tournaments are what allow him to maintain such a notable ranking and seem to motivate him to explore the world with his rackets.

Mannarino has competed in 28 tournaments during the 36 weeks we have had in 2026. This is truly remarkable in logistical terms for a player who keeps traveling and whom gives up taking breaks to enjoy his achievements, maintaining the same enthusiasm at his age as a junior. He may not be one of the best players in the world, but what he is doing in his career and this season deserves to be recognized as a demonstration of love for tennis.

38-year-old Adrian Mannarino 🇫🇷 has played 28 tournaments this year, more than any man or woman at the US Open

He was totally unaware that he holds this superlative

“I’ve never paid attention... You know, if there’s a tournament one week, I’m going. Why not?”

Legend pic.twitter.com/5vtyL35Gh6

— Lev Akabas (@LevAkabas) September 2, 2026

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