Feliciano López
Tennis player and Wimbledon finalist
Born
September 20th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Born in 1981, a professional tennis player from Spain achieved significant success on the ATP Tour, primarily in singles and doubles. Best performance in singles came at Wimbledon in 2017, where reached the quarterfinals. Participated in major tournaments including the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open. Contributed to Spain's success in the Davis Cup, winning the title multiple times. Renowned for a powerful serve and volley style of play, displayed notable proficiency on grass and hard courts.
Quarterfinalist at Wimbledon 2017
Davis Cup champion with Spain
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