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Can Feliciano Lopez win a third Eastbourne title?
Feliciano Lopez is a rare breed amongst the Spanish contingent on the ATP tour. The abundance of clay-courts in Spain means the red-dirt is always the preferred surface, for any Spanish player. The list of top clay court players from Spain includes David Ferrer, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Moya and Juan Carlos Ferrero. Lopez however, is most comfortable on grass. His booming serve and flat groundstrokes make his game perfect for the grass at Eastbourne and Wimbledon. The Spaniard also uses the slice quite frequently, with this shot working best on grass, as the ball bounces low. Another aspect that helps the two time Eastbourne champion is that he plays doubles regularly. His volleying skills are therefore world-class, as doubles players spend more time at the net.
His last single's title came at Queen's last year, showing he has winning experience on this surface. He might be 36, but Feliciano Lopez is still capable of causing damage at Eastbourne and Wimbledon.
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