Novak Djokovic, 36, and 44-year-old Rohan Bopanna both champions are defying the odds and proving that age is just a number with their singles and doubles No. 1 crowns in ATP Rankings history.
On Sunday, Djokovic surpassed Roger Federer to become the oldest World No. 1 in ATP Rankings history while Bopanna leads the ATP Doubles Rankings.
"It's not really balanced. It's not 50-50. He brings more years to the 80. But I think we're still going strong," Djokovic said in a video shared by ATP Tour on X.
The duo shared words of wisdom, saying "experience prevails" and added that tennis provide a variety of valuable lessons.
Bopanna said: “I think that tennis teaches so many wonderful things. And I think experience wins.”
Djokovic continued: “I’d say experience, but also still being devoted and dedicated to the game every single day. I see him in the gym countless hours, also in the physio a bit more than before. But it's amazing to share the Tour with you for so many years and what an incredible moment to be oldest No. 1 in singles and doubles at the same time."
The 24-time Grand Slam champion is hopeful to accomplish something in India soon so they can play there.
{{/usCountry}}The 24-time Grand Slam champion is hopeful to accomplish something in India soon so they can play there.
{{/usCountry}}"It's great for Serbian tennis and Indian tennis and hopefully we can do something in India soon, we can play there. I really look forward to it. It's amazing. We are old, but gold!" Djokovic said.
On the other hand, the Serbian enters the Monte-Carlo Masters with an 8-3 record this season and has battled at times, dropping in the semi-finals at the Australian Open and the third round at Indian Wells.
Since winning his second Monte-Carlo title in 2015, Djokovic has failed to go past the quarter-finals in his last seven outings at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament. The top seed, chasing his first championship of the season, will look to get off to a quick start against Roman Safiullin or a qualifier.
Meanwhile, in the doubles field, Bopanna and Matthew Ebden lead the doubles field, aiming for their third victory of the season after winning the Australian Open and the Miami Open.