Giraldo Off To A Good Start In Delray Beach

Columbian Santiago Giraldo defeated American wildcard Vincent Spadea 6-2 6-3. Today's win brings his year-to-date record to 4-3. The 22 year old, who turned pro four years ago, is off to a respectable start this year.

The current world no. 98 will advance to play Jeremy Chardy in the next round. Chardy took out in straight sets Xavier Malisse, who has been playing pretty well of late.

Giraldo and Chardy have never played each other before in ATP competition. The Frenchman is not having the greatest start this year. His record is currently 2-5 for the year, so their second-round match could be an interesting one tomorrow.

Tuesday’s Results
Singles First Round
2 Ivo Karlovic (CRO) def. Philipp Petzschner (GER) 6-3 7-6(3)
3 Benjamin Becker (GER) def. Kei Nishikori (JPN) 6-3 1-6 6-0
4 Jeremy Chardy (FRA) def. Xavier Malisse (BEL) 6-3 7-6(5)
6 Florian Mayer (GER) def. Q Nick Lindahl 6-4 6-1
7 James Blake (USA) leads Taylor Dent (USA) 6-1 3-6 5-3 (to continue Wednesday)
Mischa Zverev (GER) def. 8 Michael Russell (USA) 6-4 3-6 7-5
Leonardo Mayer (ARG) def. Q Kevin Anderson (RSA) 7-6(7) 7-6(2)
Ernests Gulbis (LAT) def. Q Ryan Harrison (USA) 6-4 7-6(5)
Robin Haase (NED) def. Q Robert Kendrick (USA) 7-6(4) 7-6(0)
Mardy Fish (USA) def. Christophe Rochus (BEL) 5-7 6-3 3-3 RET.
Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) def. Paolo Lorenzi (ITA) 6-3 6-4
Daniel Brands (GER) def. WC Sebastien Grosjean (FRA) 3-6 6-3 6-2
Santiago Giraldo (COL) def. WC Vincent Spadea (USA) 6-2 6-3

Wednesday’s Order of Play

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