Oldest players to win Wimbledon : Top five countdown

They say tennis is a sport for younger people. They say performing at bigger tournaments at an older age is no walk in the park. Time and time again ?they? have been proved wrong by players who trusted in their instincts and truly believed that age is just a number. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal made the finals at Australian open, while the Williams’ sisters battled it out in the women?s finals. Similar stories at the French and then later on at Wimbledon, where Roger Federer was crowned for the eighth time, and Venus Williams, in the absence of her sister made it to the finals. So we take the time out to take a trip down the memory lane, to check out the top oldies that triumphed at the Wimbledon.

1. Arthur Ashe (31 years old)

Arthur Ashe was 31 years old when he beat Jimmy Connors in the finals of the Wimbledon in 1975. It was a record that would stand the test of time in the modern era. Having come of a five setter in the semis, the first black man to win at Wimbledon beat Connors in a strategic battle. This legend stands fifth on our list.

1. Gardnar Mulloy (43 years old)

The oldest man ever to win the mixed doubles at the championships, Gardnar Mulloy , was 43 years old when he won the mixed doubles in 1957 with his partner, Budge Patty. He stands fourth on our list.

1. Arthur Gore (41 years old)

Arthur Gore deserves a special mention in this list as he holds the record for being the oldest singles champion at the Wimbledon. Not only did he win the championships in 1909, but he also made the finals in 1910 when he was 42 years old and in 1912 when he was 44 years old. He stands third on our list.

1. Martina Navratilova (46 years old)

46 years and 261 days; Navratilova remains the oldest ever Wimbledon champion to win in the open era. She won the doubles crown that year paired with the Indian legend Leander Paes. Martina Navratilova was tied with Billie Jean King?s record of 20 titles, as she won her doubles crown here. This doubles victory stands?second on our list.

1. Roger Federer (35 years old)

Roger Federer stands first on our list as he becomes the oldest man to win the championships in the open era. The previous standing record was that held by Arthur Ashe, who was 31 when he beat Jimmy Connors. Roger also becomes the third oldest player to win a grand slam. Being at the latter end of his career hasn?t stopped Roger from setting high standards for himself, and like a wine that gets better with time; Roger looks to be in prime form as he gears up for the US open circuit.