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Guillermo García-López Beats Nadal in Semis; Wins Thailand Open

By Kim Shanley
10/4/2010

Guillermo García-López pulled off one of the biggest upsets on the ATP tour all year by defeating the World's number one player Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of the Thailand Open. García-López, currently ranked #53, beat Nadal in three sets, 2-6, 7-6, 6-3, with aggressive groundstrokes and 10 aces. "I've never beaten a number one player in the world," said García-López, "I think this is the best victory in my career."

In the finals, García-López faced off Finland's Jarkko Nieminen, and in a close three set match (6-4, 3-6, 6-4), beat the Finn to take the Thailand Open Title, his second ATP Tour title. "It has been an unbelievable week for me," the Spaniard said. "From the very first round, right through to the final it has been a wonderful experience."

García-López Partnership with iTUSA

Back in April, iTUSA announced a new partnership with Guillermo García-López and Esparcia Sports. García-López has been utilizing iTUSA's Match Analysis service since Indian Wells to sharpen his tactical skills and provide exact training focus while achieving much improved results.

Previously, García-López's string of successes has included:

• Finalist at Eastbourne grasscourt championship in June.
• Seeded for the first time at the French Open.
• Semi-finalist in Estoril Open in Portugal.
• Defeating top ten players Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Madrid and Marin Cilic at Indian Wells.

iTUSA congratulates García-López in a great win and wish him continued success.

Click here to watch a video of Guillermo's 2010 highlights.