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Lopez and Mueller defy age, seeding to reach Queen’s semis

LONDON (AP) Gilles Muller and Feliciano Lopez continued to defy age and their unseeded status as they progressed to the Queen’s semifinals on Friday.

Lopez, 35, saved a match point on his serve en route to ousting seventh-seeded Tomas Berdych in three sets, while Muller, 34, overcame Sam Querrey in straight sets.

”I’m a little bit old. I’m going to be 36 but I’m enjoying the moment a lot and I think I’m playing some of my best tennis,” Lopez said.

”It’s been a great run this week, especially today saving a match point against a great player like Tomas.