* Stosur, Czink spring surprises in LA Jul 23, 2008
Stepanek was ousted by Spains Feliciano Lopez 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. The second of Gasquets seven aces gave him the first set but Llodra broke Gasquet to force a third set. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Gasquet overcomes Llodra in Toronto opener Jul 22, 2008
Stepanek, a semifinalist last year, was ousted by Spain's Feliciano Lopez 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. The second of Gasquet's seven aces gave him the first set but Llodra broke Gasquet to force a third set. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mauresmo likely to enter Pilot Pen Jul 8, 2008
No. 22 Feliciano Lopez, a 2005 Pilot Pen finalist, has also been in each of the three events since men's tennis returned to New Haven in 2005. Countrymen Carlos Moya and Juan Carlos Ferrero, who ascended to the No. 1 ranking in 1999 and 2003, respectively, have never played in the Pilot Pen. (New Haven Register, CT)
Safin packs a punch for a rank outsider Jul 4, 2008
"To beat Federer you need to be [Rafael] Nadal and run around like a rabbit and hit winners from all over the place," Safin said after his four-set quarter-final defeat of Spanish 31st seed Feliciano Lopez. "But, yes, why not? It's another chance for me. But I think it's just a little bit too difficult, it would be, for me to beat him.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Federer, Nadal set for showdown No. 3 Jul 4, 2008
Russias Marat Safin kicks the ball during his quarter-final match against Spains Feliciano Lopez at Wimbledon in London on Wednesday ... Federer faces former world No. 1 Marat Safin, who defeated Feliciano Lopez 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, while Nadal takes on either Arnaud Clement or Rainer Schuettler. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
National Digest Jul 4, 2008
Federer will next face the winner of the quarterfinal between Marat Safin and Feliciano Lopez. The women s tournament, meanwhile, seems headed toward the first all-Williams final in five years. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Federer wary of Safin threat Jul 4, 2008
The fact that Roger Federer awaits in the semi-final spells trouble for the burly Russian but after wins against third seed Novak Djokovic, 13th seed Stanislas Wawrinka and dangerous Spaniard Feliciano Lopez, Safin's fans are starting to believe. With Safin's blockbuster clash with Federer taking centre stage on Friday, Rafael Nadal's semi-final against Rainer Schuettler threatens to be a lop-sided affair if the rampant Spaniard plays as he did against Britain's Andy Murray in the... (International Herald Tribune)
Federer crushes Ancic to reach last four Jul 3, 2008
Meanwhile, unseeded Safin continued his remarkable run in this year's tournament by recovering from the loss of the opening set to defeat 31st seed Feliciano Lopez. Safin, world ranked 75 but a winner of two Grand Slam titles, became the first Russian to reach the semifinals in the Open era after going through 3-6 7-5 7-6 6-2. (CNN -- International)
Federer and Nadal edge closer to showdown Jul 3, 2008
Federer faces former world number one Marat Safin, who defeated Feliciano Lopez 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, while Nadal takes on either Arnaud Clement or Rainer Schuettler. Clement had just taken the second set 7-5, after losing the first set 6-3, when fading light on Court One halted play for the day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
All Hail Nadal Jul 3, 2008
Federer, meanwhile, began preparing for the resurgent Marat Safin, who knocked off Feliciano Lopez 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-3 in another rain-delayed match. Safin is a terrific story, the rollicking, hard-partying Russian who beat Pete Sampras to win the 2000 U.S. Open and then dissolved in a hail of injuries and merriment. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Federer, Nadalbreeze into semis Jul 3, 2008
Safin said after beating No. 31 Feliciano Lopez 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-3. To beat Federer you need to be Nadal and run around like a rabbit and hit winners from all over the place. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Williams vs. Williams? Sisters a win away from Wimbledon matchup Jul 3, 2008
His opponent will be No. 31-seeded Feliciano Lopez, with the winner to face the Federer-Ancic winner. Comments. (Pekin Times, IL)
Big Two roll into semis that shouldn't be close Jul 3, 2008
No. 31 Feliciano Lopez; No. 2 Rafael Nadal def ... Unseeded Marat Safin, undergoing yet another reincarnation here, rallied past Feliciano Lopez 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7-1), 6-3, to win a meeting with Federer tomorrow. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Serena eyes final clash with Venus Jul 3, 2008
His opponent will be No. 31-seeded Feliciano Lopez, with the winner to face the Federer-Ancic winner. Its been five years since Serena won the Wimbledon trophy, and the last of her eight Grand Slam titles came at the Australian Open last year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Federer-Safin clash Jul 3, 2008
Marat Safin set up a Wimbledon showdown with Roger Federer as the volatile Russian reached his first Grand Slam semi-final for three years with a 3-6, 7-5, 7-6, (7-1), 6-3 victory over Feliciano Lopez yesterday. Safin looked in danger of imploding when he was given a warning for ball abuse and dropped the first set, but he kept his cool to brush aside the Spanish 31st seed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Safin to face Federer Jul 3, 2008
Marat Safin set up a Wimbledon showdown with Roger Federer as the volatile Russian reached his first Grand Slam semifinal for three years with a 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 victory over Feliciano Lopez on Wednesday. Safin looked in danger of imploding when he was given a warning for ball abuse and dropped the first set, but he kept his cool to brush aside the Spanish 31st seed. (iAfrica.com)
Wimbledon: Federer, Nadal Ease Into Semis Jul 3, 2008
Federer will next face Marat Safin, who served 18 aces and overcame Feliciano Lopez 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-3 to become the first Russian man to make the Wimbledon semifinals in the 40-year history of the Open era. Rafael Nadal moved closer to his third straight Wimbledon final, beating Andy Murray 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 on Wednesday. (Click2Houston, TX)
Federer, Nadal on collision course Jul 3, 2008
His unlikely opponent in Friday's semi-final with be old rival Marat Safin, who defeated Feliciano Lopez 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-3. Safin, who has tumbled to No.75 in the rankings, cited the humbling experience of playing the qualifying for the Masters Series Hamburg (eventually winning two rounds in the main draw) in May. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Federer to face last man to beat him on grass Jul 2, 2008
His opponent will be No. 31-seeded Feliciano Lopez, with the winner to face the Federer-Ancic winner. All eight Wimbledon quarterfinalists are from Europe, the first time that has occurred at a Grand Slam tournament in the Open era. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wimbledon Show Court Schedules Jul 2, 2008
Marat Safin, Russia, vs. Feliciano Lopez (31), Spain. Rainer Schuettler, Germany, vs. Arnaud Clement, France. (MSNBC -- Sports)
WNBA, swimming, arena football, tennis Jul 2, 2008
1 CourtMarat Safin vs. Feliciano Lopez (31), SpainRainer Schuettler vs. Arnaud Clement, France. HOLE-IN-ONEDICK FARRIS, No. 15 at Whiteford Valley North, 157 yards, 5-iron. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Wimbledon Road Jul 2, 2008
Feliciano Lopez (31) ... Quarterfinals vs. Feliciano Lopez (31). (International Herald Tribune)
Williams sisters advance to semifinals Jul 2, 2008
" The men's quarterfinals are set for Wednesday, with five-time champion Roger Federer and two-time runner-up Rafael Nadal seemingly headed toward a third straight championship showdown. Federer has cruised into the quarterfinals without dropping a set and extended his winning streak on grass to 63 matches and 38 in a row at Wimbledon. He next faces Mario Ancic, the last player to beat Federer on grass - in the first round of Wimbledon in 2002. No. 2 Nadal required treatment behind his right... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rain interrupts men's quarters Jul 2, 2008
Spanish left hander Feliciano Lopez was 5-2 up in the first set against twice grand slam champion Marat Safin on Court One. British hope Andy Murray and twice runner-up Rafael Nadal are second up on Centre Court with Arnaud Clement against Rainer Schuettler completing the quarter-final lineup. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Nadal next after Murray battles to last 8 Jul 1, 2008
Unseeded Russian Marat Safin, a former No. 1 accounted for Swiss 13th seed Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4 6-3 5-7 6-1 and Spain's 31st-seeded Feliciano Lopez defeated the 10th seed Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus 5-7 6-2 3-6 7-6 (4) 8-6. Baghdatis, a semifinalist in 2006 and quarterfinalist last year, squandered three match points in the fifth set. (CNN -- International)
Federer and Nadal cruise as Safin and Murray fire up Jul 1, 2008
The Russian, a former Australian and US Open champion, now takes on Spain's Feliciano Lopez. Unseeded Ancic, whose career has been blighted by illness and injury, came back from two sets down to beat Spanish 22nd seed Fernando Verdasco 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 13-11. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Latest from the Associated Press Jul 1, 2008
" The other men's quarterfinal matchups are Marat Safin vs. Feliciano Lopez, and Rainer Schuettler vs. Arnaud Clement. Comments Characters left: A gallery of photos from the 38th annual Gay Pride Parade. Did Hathaway turn in ex? Miley's 'Vanity' hurt; snarky Pratt. Four Oakley residents, including a politician, die in crash near Vegas. Cnet examines how to keep both hands on the wheel and still use the phone. How having a stroke led Jill Bolte Taylor to nirvana. Finding My Religion. S.F. event... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Tennis.com: Wimbledon Week 1 Report Card Jul 1, 2008
If Ancic can beat Fernando Verdasco, who along with Feliciano Lopez has showed that Rafael Nadal isn't the only Spaniard who can play on grass. Bethanie Mattek: In 2006, Mattek sent the London tabloids into overdrive with her loud outfit in round one (she won just one game against Venus Williams). (MSNBC -- Sports)
Scores, standings, schedules, etc. Jul 1, 2008
Feliciano Lopez (31), Spain, def ... Feliciano Lopez (31)First Round def ... Quarterfinals vs. Feliciano Lopez (31). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
No. 2 Jankovic out; Williams sisters in quarters Jul 1, 2008
Safin's opponent Wednesday will be No. 31 Feliciano Lopez, who overcame three match points to defeat No. 10 Marcos Baghdatis 5-7, 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (4), 8-6. Federer will next play the last man to beat him at Wimbledon, Mario Ancic. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Williams sisters escape Wimbledon 'Graveyard' Jul 1, 2008
" Nadal will next play No. 12-seeded Andy Murray, trying to become the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. He thrilled a partisan Centre Court crowd by completing a comeback win just before dark against No. 8 Richard Gasquet, 5-7, 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2, 6-4. Marat Safin reached a Grand Slam quarterfinal for the first time since winning the 2005 Australian Open, beating No. 13 Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 6-1. Safin's opponent Wednesday will be No. 31 Feliciano Lopez, who overcame... (Athens Banner-Herald)
VWilliams reaches Wimbledon semifinals Jul 1, 2008
The other men's quarterfinal matchups are Marat Safin vs. Feliciano Lopez, and Rainer Schuettler vs. Arnaud Clement. . (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Seeds put to the sward Jun 30, 2008
The dual major winner admits he fancies revenge, and if he can achieve it would qualify to meet either Marcos Baghdatis or Feliciano Lopez for a place in the semi-finals. Even a quarter-final would be Safin's first in a slam since the 2005 Australian Open, yet the former No.1 insists he has no grander ambition for the moment than a return to the top 50 and perhaps a seeding at the US Open. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Golden age of US tennis just a memory as Reynolds retreats Jun 29, 2008
His 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 third round defeat to Spains Feliciano Lopez meant all 11 men from the US who started in the main draw at this years Wimbledon had been knocked out. The dismal performance comes a year after Americas worst French Open for their mens players. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Upsets continue at Wimbledon Jun 29, 2008
The last American in the men s field, 102nd-anked Bobby Reynolds, lost to Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4. Reynolds was the only U.S. male to reach the third round, the worst showing by Americans at Wimbledon since 1926. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Friday's Sports In Brief Jun 28, 2008
The last American in the men's field, 102nd-anked Bobby Reynolds, lost to Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4. Three American women remain, as Bethanie Mattek, who had never previously won more than one match at a Grand Slam event, advanced to the fourth round by beating 2007 runner-up Marion Bartoli 6-4, 6-1. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Federer marches on Jun 28, 2008
Also Friday, the last remaining American in the mens draw, Bobby Reynolds, lost to Spains Feliciano Lopez, 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4. After the first rain delay of the tournament, Federer overwhelmed the 53rd-ranked Frenchman 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 on Centre Court for his 62nd consecutive win on grass and 37th straight at the All England Club. (MSNBC -- Sports)
American men finished at Wimbledon Jun 28, 2008
I guess at the beginning of the tournament I wouldnt have thought that it would be me, last one standing, Reynolds said after his 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 loss to Feliciano Lopez, one of five Spaniards into the third round. Good friends Roddick and Blake seeded to meet in the quarterfinals made their exits within hours of each other Thursday at the end of the second round. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ivanovic is zinged by Zheng in stunner Jun 28, 2008
the last U.S. man left in the draw following Thursday losses by Andy Roddick and James Blake, was beaten 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 by big-serving left-hander Feliciano Lopez of Spain. Serena Williams, rapidly rounding into top speed, ran away from Amelie Mauresmo to reach the round of 16. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
U.S. men flop early in fortnight Jun 28, 2008
"I guess at the beginning of the tournament I wouldn't have thought that it would be me, last one standing," Reynolds said after his 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 loss to Feliciano Lopez, one of five Spaniards into the third round. LIGHTS OUT: Marat Safin did not want to be kept in the dark any longer. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A demoralizing defeat for Roddick Jun 27, 2008
That leaves the Wimbledon draw with one American male remaining its Bobby Reynolds, who is ranked No. 106 and who will take on the No.-31-seeded Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in the third round. No offense to the delightful Reynolds, but this is Wimbledon and this is grass -- its Andy Roddicks favorite surface and I dont think Reynolds was the guy we were expecting to be the last American man waving the red-white-and-blue flag. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wimbledon Results Jun 27, 2008
Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco, Spain, def. Tomas Cibulec and Ivo Minar, Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. (International Herald Tribune)
Wimbledon Seeds Fared Jun 26, 2008
Feliciano Lopez (31), Spain, def. Roko Karanusic, Croatia, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (International Herald Tribune)
Record nine Spanish players advance to second round Jun 25, 2008
Costa, now retired and coaching Feliciano Lopez of Spain, said he has misgivings about that decision. "Now I regret for sure that I was not playing more times," he says, "especially with the heavier balls and slower conditions.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Federer, Ivanovic get No. 1 Wimbledon seeds Jun 19, 2008
Feliciano Lopez, Spain (35) 32. Michael Llodra, France (34). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
ATP The Artois Championships Results Jun 11, 2008
Feliciano Lopez (14), Spain, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4). Mardy Fish (15), United States, def. (International Herald Tribune)
French Open Results May 29, 2008
Feliciano Lopez, Spain, 7-6 (7-1), 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3. Bobby Reynolds, United States, def. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
ARAG ATP World Team Cup Results May 24, 2008
Feliciano Lopez, Spain, 6-4, 6-3 ... Marcel Granollers and Feliciano Lopez, Spain, 6-4, 7-6 (3). (International Herald Tribune)
Tursunov leads Russia at World Team Cup May 24, 2008
In other matches, Italy earned a 2-1 victory over Spain, as Simone Bolelli defeated Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 6-3 and then teamed with Potito Starace to beat Lopez and Marcel Granollers 6-4, 7-6 (3). David Ferrer got Spain's only victory by beating Starace on Thursday. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Bolelli leads Italy over Germany with two wins at World Team Cup May 22, 2008
Spain got its second point when Feliciano Lopez beat Igor Andreev 6-4, 6-4 ... Feliciano Lopez, Spain, def ... Marcel Granollers and Feliciano Lopez, Spain, 6-3, 6-4. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Sans injured Bryans, U.S. beats Czechs at WTC May 20, 2008
In the Blue Group, Germany's Nicolas Kiefer was replaced by Denis Gremelmayr, who lost 6-4, 6-3 to Feliciano Lopez of Spain ... But Germany won 2-1 when Christopher Kas and Philipp Petzschner defeated Marcel Granollers and Feliciano Lopez 6-7 (5), 6-4, 10-5. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Federer defeats nemesis Canas in Rome Masters May 8, 2008
Also, 14th-seeded Tommy Robredo defeated Juan Ignacio Chela 6-4, 6-1, Jose Acasuso eliminated Dmitry Tursunov 6-4, 6-2 and Croatian wild card Mario Ancic dispatched Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 6-4. Besides falling to Andy Murray in Dubai, Federer lost to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinals, then fell to Fish and Roddick in his last two tournaments before the clay-court season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Tennis | Masters Series: Nadal loses to Ferrero in Rome May 8, 2008
Feliciano Lopez, Spain, 6-4, 6-4. Fernando Gonzalez (12), Chile, def. (International Herald Tribune)
Federer beats nemesis Cañas to reach third round in Rome May 8, 2008
Felice Calabro'/AP Spain's Feliciano Lopez returns the ball to Croatia's Mario Ancic during their first round match ... Also, 14th-seeded Tommy Robredo defeated Juan Ignacio Chela 6-4, 6-1, Jose Acasuso eliminated Dmitry Tursunov 6-4, 6-2, and Croatian wild card Mario Ancic dispatched Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 6-4. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Federer getting stronger, drops Canas in Rome May 8, 2008
Also, 14th-seeded Tommy Robredo defeated Juan Ignacio Chela 6-4, 6-1, Jose Acasuso eliminated Dmitry Tursunov 6-4, 6-2 and Croatian wild card Mario Ancic dispatched Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 6-4. Three seeds were upset in the first round Tuesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
National Digest May 3, 2008
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Rafael Nadal defeated Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Barcelona Open quarterfinals, posting his 100th win on clay in his last 101 matches. Nadal s backhand was sharp throughout the match, and another break in the second set was enough to set up a quarterfinal match against Juan Ignacio Chela, who defeated Ernests Gulbis 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Nadal savors 100th win in 101 outings May 2, 2008
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball to compatriot Feliciano Lopez during their third round match in the Barcelona Open tennis tournament May 1, 2008 ... Rafael Nadal made his 100 wins in his last 101 matches on clay court by beating fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez 6-4 and 6-3 on Thursday to reach the Barcelona Open quarter-finals. (People's Daily Online, China)
NEWS IN BRIEF May 2, 2008
Rafael Nadal defeated Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Barcelona Open quarterfinals in Spain, with his 100th victory on clay in his past 101 matches. The three-time French Open champion's only loss during that stretch -- dating back to 2005 -- came against Roger Federer in Hamburg Masters final last year. (Nola.com -- Sports)
* Time catches up with old pros Kuerten and Moya Apr 23, 2008
Murray, the 14th seed and also just 20, buried the painful memory of his last visit to Monaco with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 win over Spains Feliciano Lopez. Twelve months ago, Murray was forced to scratch from the singles after injuring his back playing doubles with brother Jamie. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Former champion Juan Carlos Ferrero reaches second round Apr 22, 2008
No. 14 Andy Murray advanced by beating Feliciano Lopez of Spain 7-6 (5), 6-4 and next plays Filippo Volandri of Italy, who beat Nicolas Mahut of France 6-2, 6-3 ... Feliciano Lopez, Spain, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Ferrero eases into Monte Carlo second round Apr 21, 2008
Andy Murray, seeded 14th, was scheduled next on centre court against Spaniard Feliciano Lopez. Later on Monday, three-times French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten continues his farewell tour with a first-round match against Coratia's Ivan Ljubicic. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Davis Cup Results Apr 15, 2008
Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco, Spain, def ... Feliciano Lopez, Spain, 6-4, 7-6 (2). (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Roddick rolls, sends U.S. into Davis Cup semis Apr 15, 2008
At Bremen, Germany, Fernando Verdasco of Spain beat Michael Berrer, and Nicolas Kiefer averted a German shutout by downing Feliciano Lopez. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Nothing automatic in Davis Cup battle Apr 14, 2008
Elsewhere in Davis Cup doubles:In Bremen, Germany, the Spanish team of Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber and Philipp Petzschner 6-7, (3), 7-6 (1), 6-4, 2-6, 12-10. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Argentines went up 2-1 when David Nalbandian and Guillermo Canas beat Jonas Bjorkman and Robert Lindstedt 7-5, 6-4, 6-4. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Spain cruises in Davis Cup quarters; U.S. next Apr 14, 2008
Nicolas Kiefer gave Germany a consolation victory in the concluding match, downing Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 7-6 (2). Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer staked Spain to a 2-0 lead in Friday's opening singles. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
