Feliciano Lopez executes perfect side-spin slice volley winner at Italian Open
Veteran Spaniard also lost control of his emotions over an apparent double bounce during an incredible 29-nine shot rally.
Monday 14 May 2018 16:38, UK
Feliciano Lopez might have lost to Kei Nishikori in the Rome Masters first round, but the Spanish veteran brought the Foro Italico crowds to rapturous applause with an incredible side-spin slice volley winner.
Nishikori, back on the comeback trail after his run to the Monte-Carlo Masters final last month, recorded a determined 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 victory against his 36-year-old opponent to progress to the second round.
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The Japanese player suffered a five-month injury lay-off last season and suffered a first-round defeat at the Madrid Open last week but the two-time French Open quarter-finalist is well adept on the red dirt.
Despite extending his stay in the Italian capital Nishikori was helpless to react to a moment of ingenuity from Lopez.
Click on the video above to see Lopez produce a remarkable winner and then watch the Spaniard lose his cool in the video below...
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