LONDON (AP) — Feliciano Lopez saved a match point as he came from behind to beat Marin Cilic of Croatia and claim the biggest title of his career at Queen’s on Sunday.
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The 35-year-old Spaniard failed to break the serve of fourth-seeded Cilic throughout the grass-court final but fought back to win 4-6, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (8) in a match lasting around 2 ½ hours.
The moment @feliciano_lopez wrapped up a THRILLER to be crowned champion at Queen’s ?#AegonChampionships pic.twitter.com/Q2yyd5rBUS— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) June 25, 2017
In the deciding tiebreaker, Lopez saved a match point when trailing 6-5 with a stretching forehand volley, before sealing victory at the third opportunity.
Cilic has a 6-2 head-to-head record against Lopez.
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