The Spanish Feliciano Lopez He made sure it was probably his last Wimbledonbut he left with his head raised and with a record of Grand Slam participants equal to Roger Federer.
The Toledo lost Tuesday in the first round, but matched the 81 Grands played by the Swiss. Given his ranking, out of the top 240 in the world, Feliciano understands that this will definitely be his last involvement in All England Club.
“I see the situation where my ranking is, I know before I go here that it could be my last Wimbledon. It’s an incredible opportunity for me to be here and that’s what I have to do, beyond the result. “I also know that this person has been difficult for me and the rival’s game is good,” Feliciano said in a press conference.
“For me, that this is the last, it has to be a gift because I didn’t expect to be here at 40 years old. There have been many Grand Slams in recent years that have been gifts because I didn’t expect, ”he added.
Of the 81 Majors he has fought for, Feliciano considered it “a prize” for his perseverance and how he cared for his body throughout his career.
“I consider myself very lucky. I took advantage of my conditions to the best of my ability. I played for years that in theory shouldn’t be. The day I retire, which is near, I’m leaving with my head raised. “, added the player from Toledo. .
Source: La Verdad
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