The Enduring Ace
A comprehensive exploration of the remarkable career of Feliciano Lopez, the Spanish tennis maestro celebrated for his distinctive playing style, remarkable longevity, and numerous achievements on the court.
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Playing Style
Left-Handed Power
Feliciano Lopez, a southpaw, is distinguished by his potent serve and a classic single-handed backhand. His game is characterized by aggressive baseline play, often complemented by confident net approaches and occasional serve-and-volley tactics.
Grass Court Specialist
Unconventionally for many Spanish players who favor clay, Lopez excelled on grass courts. His three Wimbledon quarter-final appearances highlight this proficiency, alongside his four titles on grass at Eastbourne and Queen's Club. His style aligns more with traditional grass-court legends like Pete Sampras and Roger Federer.
Strategic Arsenal
Lopez's game is built upon a formidable serve, precise groundstrokes, and a willingness to attack the net. This traditional, aggressive approach proved highly effective, particularly on faster surfaces, allowing him to compete at the highest level for over two decades.
Career Trajectory
Early Professional Years
Lopez made his professional debut in 1997. The initial years saw him competing on the Futures and Challenger circuits, gradually improving his ranking. By 2002, he entered the top 100, marking his consistent presence on the ATP Tour.
Milestones and Titles
His career was punctuated by significant achievements, including reaching a career-high singles ranking of World No. 12 in 2015 and a doubles ranking of World No. 9 in 2016. He secured seven ATP singles titles and six doubles titles across various surfaces, demonstrating his versatility.
Longevity and Records
Lopez is renowned for his extraordinary longevity in the sport. He holds numerous records related to consecutive Grand Slam appearances, Masters 1000 participation, and overall ATP tour-level matches played, underscoring his enduring presence and dedication.
Notable Records
Grand Slam Consistency
Lopez holds the record for the most Grand Slam main draw appearances at 81, tied with Roger Federer. He also achieved a remarkable streak of 79 consecutive Grand Slam main draw appearances, a testament to his consistent participation and physical resilience.
Masters Series Dominance
His participation in 139 Masters 1000 tournaments set a new record, showcasing his consistent presence at the highest tier of ATP events throughout his career.
Endurance and Experience
Lopez also holds records for most ATP 500 main draw appearances at a single tournament (22 at Barcelona Open) and most ATP main draw appearances overall (486). His record for most ATP main draw losses (490) also speaks to his extensive career.
Career Statistics
Singles Performance
A summary of Feliciano Lopez's singles performance across major tournaments.
Tournament | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | SR | WโL | Win% |
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Australian Open | A | A | A | 3R | 1R | 3R | 3R | 2R | 2R | 1R | 3R | 2R | 4R | 2R | 3R | 4R | 3R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 3R | 1R | A | 0 / 20 | 24โ20 | 55% |
French Open | A | 1R | 2R | 1R | 4R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 2R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 3R | 2R | 1R | 3R | 3R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 1R | Q1 | A | 0 / 21 | 12โ21 | 36% |
Wimbledon | Q2 | A | 4R | 4R | 3R | QF | 1R | 3R | QF | 1R | 3R | QF | 1R | 3R | 4R | 2R | 3R | 1R | 2R | 2R | NH | 1R | 1R | A | 0 / 20 | 34โ20 | 63% |
US Open | A | A | 2R | 1R | 3R | 2R | 2R | 4R | 1R | 1R | 4R | 3R | 3R | 3R | 3R | QF | 2R | 3R | 1R | 3R | 1R | 1R | A | A | 0 / 20 | 28โ20 | 58% |
Winโloss | 0โ0 | 0โ1 | 5โ3 | 5โ4 | 7โ4 | 7โ4 | 3โ4 | 6โ4 | 5โ4 | 1โ4 | 7โ4 | 7โ4 | 5โ4 | 7โ4 | 8โ4 | 8โ4 | 7โ4 | 4โ4 | 1โ4 | 3โ4 | 0โ3 | 2โ4 | 0โ2 | 0โ0 | 0 / 81 | 98โ81 | 55% |
Doubles Performance
A summary of Feliciano Lopez's doubles performance across major tournaments.
Tournament | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | SR | WโL | Win% | |
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Australian Open | 1R | 2R | 1R | 2R | A | 3R | QF | 2R | 2R | A | 1R | 1R | QF | 2R | 3R | 2R | 1R | 1R | A | A | A | 0 / 16 | 15โ16 | 50% | |
French Open | 3R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 2R | A | 1R | A | 2R | A | 3R | 3R | 2R | W | 1R | SF | 2R | 3R | A | 3R | A | 1 / 16 | 24โ14 | 63% | |
Wimbledon | 1R | 2R | 2R | A | A | 3R | A | A | A | A | A | 2R | A | A | 1R | A | 2R | NH | 1R | 1R | A | 0 / 9 | 6โ7 | 55% | |
US Open | 3R | QF | 3R | 1R | 2R | 4R | A | 1R | A | A | A | 1R | 1R | SF | F | 2R | 2R | A | A | 2R | A | 0 / 15 | 23โ15 | 61% | |
Winโloss | 3โ4 | 5โ4 | 3โ3 | 1โ3 | 2โ2 | 6โ2 | 3โ2 | 1โ2 | 2โ1 | 0โ0 | 0โ0 | 3โ3 | 3โ4 | 4โ3 | 1โ1 | 7โ4 | 6โ3 | 3โ4 | 2โ2 | 0โ1 | 3โ3 | 0โ0 | 1 / 56 | 68โ52 | 57% |
Olympic Performance
Lopez represented Spain at the 2012 London Olympics in men's doubles with David Ferrer, reaching the semi-finals and finishing in fourth place.
Personal Life
Origins and Residence
Born in Toledo, Spain, Feliciano Lopez currently resides in Madrid. He grew up with his younger brother, Victor Lopez Diaz-Guerra, who also pursued a professional tennis career.
Marriages and Family
Lopez was married to model Alba Carrillo from 2015 to 2017. He later married model Sandra Gago in 2019, and they welcomed their son, Dario, in 2021.
Beyond the Court
In addition to his playing career, Lopez took on the role of tournament director for the Madrid Open, commencing in 2019, demonstrating his commitment to the sport beyond his playing days.
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References
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