Adrian Mannarino, the 37-year-old Frenchman, is a player we may never see the likes of again on the ATP Tour. A former top-20 player, he has captured just five career ATP titles since beginning his professional journey in 2008. While his trophy cabinet may be modest, Mannarino has earned widespread admiration for his longevity on tour, a testament to his resilience and consistency. Remarkably, he has only won more than 30 tour-level matches in a single year twice\u20142017 and 2023.<\/p>\n
After a slow start<\/a> to 2025, winning just 9 of 20 matches at ATP level, many expected Mannarino to fade from the tour, with retirement looming. Yet the veteran left-hander has found a late resurgence in form. His flat, precise game, though lacking raw power, has become menacing to opponents in recent weeks. Mannarino may lack the physical tools of the modern elite, but his tactical intelligence and court craft allow him to compete at a high level. His upcoming US Open third-round match against Ben Shelton<\/strong>, a big-hitting, explosive server, will be a stern test, given that Shelton just defeated him in Toronto. That third round match arrives after Mannarino upset Tallon Griekspoor in the first round, and defeated Jordan Thompson, who complained about the condition of the tennis balls<\/a> at the US Open, in round 2.<\/p>\n Earlier in the summer, Mannarino showed he still belongs among the best. At the Cincinnati Masters, he qualified for the main draw and reached the fourth round, ultimately losing narrowly in straight sets to Jannik Sinner after upsetting seeded players Tomas Machac and Tommy Paul. On grass, Mannarino excelled at Newport, reaching the final, while also advancing to the third round at Wimbledon following a successful qualifying campaign. Notably, three of Mannarino’s five ATP titles came in 2023, when he was already over 35\u2014a rare feat in professional tennis, highlighting his ability to refine and improve his game despite the physical limitations of age. Mannarino has told the media that he plans to continue to play as long as he can on tour.<\/p>\n