Lopez wins Queen's singles title, adds doubles with Murray's comeback win
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Spain's Feliciano Lopez could be the worthiest wild-card holder at the Queen's Club Championships in London this year.

The 37-year-old Spaniard captured his second Queen's singles title after defeating Frenchman Gilles Simon 6-2, 6-7(4), 7-6(2) on Sunday. He then teamed up with former world No.1 Andy Murray to win the doubles final.

The 32-year-old Scotsman completed a remarkable return to tennis with victory as they had a 7-6 (8/6), 5-7, 10-5 win over the UK-U.S. duo Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram.

Feliciano Lopez of Spain celebrates winning men's singles title at the Queen's Club Championships in London, UK, June 23, 2019. /VCG Photo

Feliciano Lopez of Spain celebrates winning men's singles title at the Queen's Club Championships in London, UK, June 23, 2019. /VCG Photo

'Oldest champion'

Even though the Spaniard took the No. 113 spot in the ATP rankings before the match, Lopez has had a good track record at the Queen's Club. He won his first Queen's singles title in 2017, following his runner-up award in 2014.

Now, Lopez has become the oldest champion at this event in the Open Era and only the third wild card to take the title, joining Czech-American Ivan Lendl (1989) and American Pete Sampras (1999), according to ATP.

"I thought the best moment of my career was when I won this tournament in 2017, but it's right now," said Lopez.

"This happens only once in a lifetime to win here at singles and doubles.

"I'm so happy to have this man (Murray) playing with me. We're so happy that you're back on a tennis court."

Andy Murray (R) of the UK and Feliciano Lopez of Spain celebrate their victory in the men's doubles final during the Queen's Club Championships in London, UK, June 23, 2019. /VCG Photo

Andy Murray (R) of the UK and Feliciano Lopez of Spain celebrate their victory in the men's doubles final during the Queen's Club Championships in London, UK, June 23, 2019. /VCG Photo

Successful comeback victory

The three-time Grand Slam champion's triumph came after what he described as "life-changing" hip surgery earlier this year.

"I really enjoyed it. I felt very relaxed at the beginning of the week and was getting more nervous as the week went on and my competitive instincts kicked in," said Murray.

"My hip felt great, no pain. I'll try to keep progressing from here but I'm just happy being back on the court."

Murray – watched by his wife Kim and mother Judy – may be regretting deciding not to play with Lopez at Wimbledon.

"He (Lopez) was brilliant," said Murray.

"There's nothing else to say. It was an amazing win today in the singles and even at the end of the match there he came up with some brilliant returns and serves."

(With input from AFP)