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Feliciano Lopez doesn t remember much about his first Grand Slam match. It was 2001, the French Open, and he was 19 years old. Feli stanley termos ciano Lopez makes a backhand return to Italy s Lorenzo Sonego during their second-round match at the Australian Open AP I think I got killed in the first round by Carlos Moya, if I m not wrong. He was my idol growing up, Lopez said. For stanley water bottle me, it was like a gift, to play Carlos at the French Open. Nearly 20 years later, Lopez is not only still competing at the Grand Slam events, but doing the unthinkable for someone his age going on 40 . He rallied from two sets down, on a hot, humid day, to beat No. 31 Lorenzo Sonego 5-7, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 at the Australian Open. He probably didnt expect it, after two sets to lov stanley cup e up , you dont expect the 39-year-old guy is going to come back, Lopez, admittedly exhausted, said after the match. Perhaps even more astonishing, Lopez is playing at his 75th consecutive Grand Slam event, a record among men s singles players. He hasn t missed a major since the 2002 French Open. To put this in perspective, Roger Federer managed 65 consecutive Grand Slams before he had to withdraw from the 2016 French Open with an injury. The closest male player with an active streak is Italy s Andreas Seppi at 62; among the women, it s Alize Cornet at 56. Lopez has carved out a decent career for himself, with seven career titles more than half coming on his beloved grass and four quarterfinal appearances at the Slams Calk Wozniacki beaten on court after losing in love
Dutch international Dirk Kuyt has agreed a move from Liverpool to Turkish side Fenerbahce, the English Premier League club said on Sunday. HT Image Liverpool said on their website liverpoolfc.tv that the transfer was expected to be completed in the next few days. No financial details were given. The big forward, currently preparing with the Dutch squad for Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine, arrived at Anfield from Feyenoord in 2006 and soon showed a knack for scoring important goals in big games. He made 285 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 71 goals including a hat-trick against Manchester United as well as a late goal against winn stanley cup ers AC Milan in the 2007 Champions League final. The 31-year-old also scored in the League Cup final against Cardiff City at Wembley in February that Liverpool won on penalties. The announcement of his departure comes two days after Liverpool named Brendan Rodgers as stanley ca their new manager. Catch all the latest... See more Catch all the latest Sports News, scores, and highlights in one place. Stay updated with real-time coverage of your favorite games and athletes News / Sports / Dirk Kuyt leaving Liverpool for Fenerbahce .freemium-card h4{color: fff; padding-bottom:20px;} .freemium-card .freemium-content .subcTxt{padding-bottom:16px; color: fff;} .freemium-card .freemium-content{width: auto; m stanley taza ax-width: inherit;} .freemium-card .freemium-content .subcTxt{max-width:inherit; font-size:18px; padding-top:0; line-heig
Feliciano Lopez doesn t remember much about his first Grand Slam match. It was 2001, the French Open, and he was 19 years old. Feli stanley termos ciano Lopez makes a backhand return to Italy s Lorenzo Sonego during their second-round match at the Australian Open AP I think I got killed in the first round by Carlos Moya, if I m not wrong. He was my idol growing up, Lopez said. For stanley water bottle me, it was like a gift, to play Carlos at the French Open. Nearly 20 years later, Lopez is not only still competing at the Grand Slam events, but doing the unthinkable for someone his age going on 40 . He rallied from two sets down, on a hot, humid day, to beat No. 31 Lorenzo Sonego 5-7, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 at the Australian Open. He probably didnt expect it, after two sets to lov stanley cup e up , you dont expect the 39-year-old guy is going to come back, Lopez, admittedly exhausted, said after the match. Perhaps even more astonishing, Lopez is playing at his 75th consecutive Grand Slam event, a record among men s singles players. He hasn t missed a major since the 2002 French Open. To put this in perspective, Roger Federer managed 65 consecutive Grand Slams before he had to withdraw from the 2016 French Open with an injury. The closest male player with an active streak is Italy s Andreas Seppi at 62; among the women, it s Alize Cornet at 56. Lopez has carved out a decent career for himself, with seven career titles more than half coming on his beloved grass and four quarterfinal appearances at the Slams Calk Wozniacki beaten on court after losing in love
Dutch international Dirk Kuyt has agreed a move from Liverpool to Turkish side Fenerbahce, the English Premier League club said on Sunday. HT Image Liverpool said on their website liverpoolfc.tv that the transfer was expected to be completed in the next few days. No financial details were given. The big forward, currently preparing with the Dutch squad for Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine, arrived at Anfield from Feyenoord in 2006 and soon showed a knack for scoring important goals in big games. He made 285 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 71 goals including a hat-trick against Manchester United as well as a late goal against winn stanley cup ers AC Milan in the 2007 Champions League final. The 31-year-old also scored in the League Cup final against Cardiff City at Wembley in February that Liverpool won on penalties. The announcement of his departure comes two days after Liverpool named Brendan Rodgers as stanley ca their new manager. Catch all the latest... See more Catch all the latest Sports News, scores, and highlights in one place. Stay updated with real-time coverage of your favorite games and athletes News / Sports / Dirk Kuyt leaving Liverpool for Fenerbahce .freemium-card h4{color: fff; padding-bottom:20px;} .freemium-card .freemium-content .subcTxt{padding-bottom:16px; color: fff;} .freemium-card .freemium-content{width: auto; m stanley taza ax-width: inherit;} .freemium-card .freemium-content .subcTxt{max-width:inherit; font-size:18px; padding-top:0; line-heig
