French tennis veteran Adrian Mannarino says he is past his prime at 38
The gist
French tennis player Adrian Mannarino, 38 and ranked 78th, said he is past his prime but won't retire.
His comments highlight how long veteran players keep competing as their bodies decline.
How it unfolded
- Sep 29, 2026Mannarino lost to Pablo Carreno Busta in the China Open qualifying final, with the score listed as 3-4.
- Oct 7, 2026He beat Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-2, 3-2 in the Shanghai Masters first round.
- Oct 9, 2026He beat sixth seed Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 in the second round.