Is Feliciano Lopez still playing tennis?
FELICIANO Lopez rose to fame as a professional tennis player.
He managed to achieve a lot through his career, but is he still playing?
Who is Feliciano Lopez?
Feliciano Lopez Díaz-Guerra is a Spanish professional tennis player.
He had an impressive career, achieving career-high singles ranking of world No. 12 in March 2015 and doubles ranking of world No. 9 in November 2016.
In 2005, Lopez was the first male Spanish tennis player to reach the quarterfinals of Wimbledon since 1972, which he then repeated in 2008 and 2011.
The player was born in Toledo and now lives in Madrid.
Feliciano grew up with his brother Victor who also played professional tennis.
He was married to model Alba Carrillo from July 2015 to March 2017 but the couple have been separated since June 2016.
Lopez went on to marry model Sandra Gago in September 2019, and their first child, son Dario was born in 2021.
Is Feliciano Lopez still playing Tennis?
No, Feliciano no longer plays tennis.
The pro called time on his career in June 2023 after 26 seasons.
Despite most Spanish played opting for clay courts, Lopez preferred grass courts.
He told ATPTour: “I was a different player without trying to be, because of my identity as a player, my style and my serve.
“But I didn’t train to have that style of tennis. I grew up like most Spaniards. I trained in Barcelona, but naturally decided to be this type of player, different to the rest.”
What is Feliciano Lopez doing now?
It’s not known what Feliciano is set to focus on now he isn’t playing tennis.
He could go down the coaching route or take on sponsorships.
He has worked as a model for the likes of Hugo Boss and Elle, and endorses Braun shavers and L’Oréal products.
How old is Feliciano Lopez?
Lopez was born on September 20, 1981, making him 41-years-old as of July 2023.
He began his professional tennis career in 1997.