Feliciano Lopez

Feliciano López is a Spanish former professional tennis player. He won seven ATP singles titles and six doubles titles, including a Grand Slam crown at the 2016 French Open in doubles. He reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 12 in March 2, 2015.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Feliciano López Díaz-Guerra was born on September 20, 1981, in Toledo, Spain, and later resided in Madrid. Standing 188 cm tall, he played left-handed with a one-handed backhand, known for his powerful serve and net skills.

He grew up with his younger brother, Victor Lopez, who also played professional tennis. López was married to model Alba Carrillo from 2015 to 2017 and later married model Sandra Gago in 2019. Their son Dario was born in 2021.

Off the court, López is recognized for his professionalism and for serving as the Madrid Open tournament director from 2019 onward.

Career

López turned professional in 1997 and quickly established himself as a unique talent among Spanish players, excelling on grass and hard courts as well as clay.

In 2005, he became the first Spanish man since 1972 to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals, a feat he repeated in 2008 and 2011. López also reached the quarterfinals of the 2015 US Open and the fourth round at both the Australian Open and French Open.

He won seven ATP singles titles, including notable victories at Queen’s Club (2017, 2019) and Eastbourne (2013, 2014), and captured titles on all three major surfaces. In doubles, López achieved a career-high ranking of No. 9 and won six titles, highlighted by the 2016 French Open men’s doubles championship with Marc López and a runner-up finish at the 2017 US Open.

López holds the record for most consecutive Grand Slam main draw appearances – 79, and shares the all-time record for most Grand Slam appearances – 81, with Roger Federer. He also set records for most Masters 1000 event appearances – 139 and is among the few players with over 10,000 career aces and 500 match wins.

A key member of Spain’s Davis Cup-winning teams in 2008, 2009, 2011, and 2019.

He retired in 2023 after 25 years on tour, completing his career with a 506–490 singles record and a reputation as one of the sport’s most respected veterans.

Career Record

Singles

• Career Titles: 7
• Highest Singles Ranking: No. 12 (March 2, 2015)
• Final Singles Ranking: Unranked (at retirement, July 6, 2025)
• Career Record: 506–490 (50.8%)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – 4th Round (2012, 2015)
• French Open – 4th Round (2004)
• Wimbledon – Quarterfinals (2005, 2008, 2011)
• US Open – Quarterfinals (2015)

Other Tournaments

• Tour Finals – Alternate (2014)
• Olympic Games – 3rd Round (2004, 2012)
• Davis Cup – Winner (2008, 2009, 2011, 2019)

Doubles

• Career Titles: 6
• Highest Doubles Ranking: No. 9 (November 7, 2016)
• Final Doubles Ranking: Unranked (at retirement, July 6, 2025)
• Career Record: 260–300 (46.4%)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – Quarterfinals (2009, 2015)
• French Open – Winner (2016)
• Wimbledon – 3rd Round (2008)
• US Open – Finalist (2017)

Other Tournaments

• Tour Finals – Round Robin (2016)
• Olympic Games – Semifinals, 4th place (2012)

Mixed Doubles

• Career Record: 5–3
• Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Best Performances:
• French Open – 2nd Round (2004)
• Wimbledon – 3rd Round (2011)