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Lopez, who reached a career high ranking of 12
and holds the record for appearing in 79 successive Grand Slam
main draws, will face Australian Jordan Thompson on Wednesday.
"It's a really special win for me, probably one of the most
special wins of my career so far, to be honest," Lopez, who has
more than 500 ATP singles wins, said on court at the Santa Ponsa
Country Club after his win.
"This is over my expectations, to be winning a match at this
stage of my career in Mallorca, this beautiful place, surrounded
by the ones that I love, my friends."
Nadal, who is currently out of action as he tries to recover
from injuries, was joined by Carlos Moya in the stands to cheer
on their former Davis Cup compatriot.
"Most of them came for my hypothetical last match. Luckily, it
wasn't the last match of my life. I have another opportunity
tomorrow, and this is very overwhelming, I have to say," Lopez
added after only his second ATP Tour win this year.
(Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Toby Davis)
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