Ernests Gulbis won his first title of his career. Gulbis is actually a peer of Novak Djokovic but has struggled due to lack of focus and training. The 21 year old went through a hot mess period, but it now looks like the Latvian could be looking forward to a new era.

This fall, Gulbis hired Hernan Gumy, who was Marat Safin’s last coach and turned the Russian champion around after he lost focus. The current world no. 72 had never been past the quarterfinals of a tournament until last week in Memphis where he made it to the semifinals.

Gulbis was able to mount another impressive run this week in Delray Beach. He made it to the final without dropping a set. Despite drawing the always-troublesome Ivo Karlovic, he made easy work of the Croat with a 6-2 6-3 victory to secure the first title of his career.

Hopefully, Hernan can continue to turn the Latvian’s career around. It would be a shame if Gulbis did not live up to his potential.

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Wednesday's Results
Singles First Round
7 James Blake (USA) def. Taylor Dent (USA) 6-1 3-6 6-3 (resumed from Tuesday night)

Singles Second Round
Leonardo Mayer (ARG) def. 6 Florian Mayer (GER) 6-4 76(4)

Doubles First Round
P. Marx (GER)/I. Zelenay (SVK) def. 3 R. Hutchins (GBR)/J. Kerr (AUS) 6-7(8) 6-1 10-8

Thursday's Order of Play

> The rest of the day's matches were postponed due to rain.

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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Teimuraz Gabashvili upset top-seed Tommy Haas 7-6(3) 7-5 in last night’s match in Delray Beach. Upon observation, Haas is now 1-3 since becoming an American citizen. His record was 2-1 this year before his new citizenship change. It is too early for judgment, but it is a curious development.

For the Russian, he opens up the top-half of the draw for himself, Evgeny Korolev and Ernests Gulbis. The current world no. 104 now awaits the winner of the Harrison-Gulbis match.

Monday’s Results
Singles First Round
1 WC Tommy Haas (GER) def. Teimuraz Gabashvili (RUS) 7-6(3) 7-5
5 Evgeny Korolev (KAZ) def. Nicolas Lapentti (ECU) 6-2 1-6 6-1
Wayne Odesnik (USA) def. Rajeev Ram (USA) 6-3 6-2

Doubles First Round
B. Becker (GER)/L. Mayer (ARG) def. 2 M. Kohlmann (GER)/P. Petzschner (GER) 7-6(4) 6-4
J. Cerretani (USA)/ J. Chardy (FRA) def. 4 A Sa (BRA)/H. Tecau (ROU) 6-2 6-3
R. de Voest (RSA)/R. Wassen (NED) def. D. Brands (GER)/F. Mayer (GER) 7-6(6) 5-7 10-6
WC T. Dent (USA)/R. Harrison (USA) def. C. Fleming (GBR)/K. Skupski (GBR) 7-6(5) 6-4

Tuesday’s Order of Play

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Name: Barclay Dubai Tennis Championships
City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Surface: Outdoor Hard
Championship Points: 500
2009 Singles Champion: Novak Djokovic
2009 Doubles Champions: Rik De Voest and Dmitry Tursunov
Featured Players: Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Nikolay Davydenko, Marin Cilic, Jo-Wifried Tsonga, Gilles Simon, Tommy Robredo, Mikhail Youzhny, Viktor Troicki, Michael Llodra, Julien Benneteau and Feliciano Lopez
Withdrawals: Roger Federer (lung infection)

. . . And The Qualifiers Are: Stephan Koubek (AUT), Igor Kunitsyn (RUS), Bjorn Phau (GER) and Somdev Devvarman

Draws: Singles | Doubles

Monday’s Order of Play

Name: Abierto Mexicano Telcel
City: Acapulco, Mexico
Surface: Outdoor Clay
Championship Points: 500
2009 Singles Champion: Nicolas Almagro
2009 Doubles Champions: Frantisek Cermak and Michak Mertinak
Featured Players: Fernando Verdasco, Fernando Gonzalez, David Ferrer, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Sam Querry, Nicolas Almagro, Juan Monaco, Albert Montanes, Fabio Fognini, Richard Gasquet, Thomaz Bellucci and Carlos Moya
Tournament Evils: Carlos Moya (ESP) vs. Richard Gasquet (FRA), Fernando Verdasco (ESP) vs. Fabio Fognini (ITA)

Draws: Singles | Doubles

Monday’s Order of Play

Name: Delray Beach International Tennis Championships
City: Delray Beach, FL
Surface: Outdoor Hard
Championship Points: 250
2009 Singles Champion: Mardy Fish
2009 Doubles Champions: Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan
Featured Players: Tommy Haas, Ivo Karlovic, Benjamin Becker, Tomas Berdych, Jeremy Chardy, Evgeny Korolev, Florian Mayer, James Blake, Michael Russell, Jarkko Niemanen, Nicolas Lapentti, Santiago Giraldo

Draws: Singles | Doubles

Monday’s Order of Play

Top seeds Bryan and Mike Bryan won their first Delray Beach title. The American siblings beat the Brazilian duo of Melo and Sa 6-4 6-4. The current ATP doubles no.1 team now has 52 career ATP titles. Three of those titles were won this year. This win is a good tune-up for their Davis Cup match next week against Switzerland.

Sunday’s Matches:
Singles Final
1 Mardy Fish (USA) def. Q Evgeny Korolev (RUS) 7-5 6-3
Doubles Final
1 B. Bryan (USA)/M. Bryan (USA) def. 2 M. Melo (BRA)/A. Sa (BRA) 6-4 6-4

Evgeny Korolev had no problems beating Belgian Christophe Rochus in straight sets 6-1 7-5. This is the Russians first ATP final of his career. He will play top seed Mardy Fish in the final. The two players have never played in an ATP tournament or Grand Slam event. No top seed has ever won the tournament since its inception.




Saturday’s Results:
Singles Semifinals
1 Mardy Fish (USA) def. 7 Jeremy Chardy (FRA) 6-4 6-1
Q Evgeny Korolev (RUS) def. Christophe Rochus (BEL) 6-1 7-5

Doubles Semifinals
1 B. Bryan (USA)/M. Bryan (USA) def. 4 E. Butorac (USA)/B. Soares (BRA) 1-6 6-2 12-10
2 M. Melo (BRA)/A. Sa (BRA) vs. R. Ram (USA)/B. Reynolds (USA) 7-6(10) 2-6 10-5

Sunday’s Matches:
Singles Final
1 Mardy Fish (USA) vs. Q Evgeny Korolev (RUS)

Doubles Final
1 B. Bryan (USA)/M. Bryan (USA) vs. 2 M. Melo (BRA)/A. Sa (BRA)

Watch
Singles Final - The Tennis Channel - Sunday 2:00 PM EST
Doubles Final - The Tennis Channel - Sunday 12:00 PM EST

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Jeremy Chardy packed Marcos Baghdatis’ bags and sent him packing today in straight sets 7-6(7) 7-6(3). Actually, the match was pretty even from a statistical standpoint. It is just the Frenchman served and fought off break points a little bit better.

It looks like Chardy could be breaking through this year and could just become the fifth musketeer. The 22 year old is currently at his highest ranking of his career at number 52. This year, he reached the quarterfinals in Sydney and the finals in Johannesburg. Of the top 30 players, he has beaten David Ferrer and Igor Andreev this year. Now, he is starting to beat the players he should but just needs to start beating the top 30 players. This year, he lost to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Johannesburg, Novak Djokovic in Melbourne, and Richard Gasquet in Sydney.

Now, he is guaranteed, at least, a semifinal finish this week. The Frenchman will advance to the semifinals against Mardy Fish. These players have never played before in an ATP or Grand Slam.

On the other side of the draw, Evgeny Korolev defeated Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in convincing fashion 6-2 6-2. The world no. 101 will play Belgian Christophe Rochus in the other semifinal. The two players have never played in an ATP or Grand Slam event.

Friday’s Results:
Singles Quarterfinals
1 Mardy Fish (USA) def. 6 Florent Serra (FRA) 7-6(2) 7-6(4)
7 Jeremy Chardy (FRA) def. Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) 7-6(7) 7-6(3)
Christophe Rochus (BEL) def. Stefan Koubek (AUT) 6-3 7-6(6)
Q Evgeny Korolev (RUS) def. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (ESP) 6-2 6-2

Doubles Quarterfinals
2 M Melo (BRA)/ A Sa (BRA) def. P. Petzschner (GER)/A Peya (AUT) walkover
4 E Butorac (USA)/B Soares (BRA) def. R. Bopanna (IND)/J. Nieminen (FIN) 4-6 6-3 10-8

Saturday’s Matches:
Singles Semifinals
1 Mardy Fish (USA) vs. 7 Jeremy Chardy (FRA)
Q Evgeny Korolev (RUS) vs. Christophe Rochus (BEL)

Doubles Semifinals
1 B. Bryan (USA)/M. Bryan (USA) vs 4 E. Butorac (USA)/B. Soares (BRA)
2 M. Melo (BRA)/A. Sa (BRA) vs. R. Ram (USA)/B. Reynolds (USA)

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Thursday’s Results:
Singles Round of 16
1 Mardy Fish (USA) def. Vincent Spadea (USA) 6-4 6-1
6 Florent Serra (FRA) def. Mischa Zverev (GER) 6-3 4-6 6-4
7 Jeremy Chardy (FRA) def. Andrey Golubev (KAZ) 7-6(4) 7-5
Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) def. Dudi Sela (ISR) 7-6(7) 7-5

Doubles Quarterfinals
1 B. Bryan (USA)/M. Bryan (USA) vs. S. Lipsky (USA)/D. Martin (USA) 7-6(7) 6-3 12-10
R. Ram (USA)/ B. Reynolds (USA) def. 3 J. Murray (GBR)/D. Vemic (SRB) 6-4 6-2

Friday’s Matches:
Singles Quarterfinals
1 Mardy Fish (USA) vs. 6 Florent Serra (FRA)
7 Jeremy Chardy (FRA) vs. Marcos Baghdatis (CYP)
Stefan Koubek (AUT) vs. Christophe Rochus (BEL)
Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (ESP) vs. Q Evgeny Korolev (RUS)

Doubles Quarterfinals
2 M Melo (BRA)/ A Sa (BRA) vs. P. Petzschner (GER)/A Peya (AUT)
4 E Butorac (USA)/B Soares (BRA) vs. R. Bopanna (IND)/J. Nieminen (FIN)

Anna's cousin, Evgeny Korolev defeated American Robert Kendrick in three sets. This is now his fourth win this year and brings his singles record to 4-3 for the year. Korolev will play Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in the quarterfinals. The two players have only played once, where the Russian prevailed on clay in Valencia last year.

Later in the day, Korolev lost his doubles match with partner, Paul Capdeville of Chile to the Austro-German duo of Peya and Petzchner in straight sets.

Wednesday’s Results:
Singles Round of 16
Christophe Rochus (BEL) def. 2 WC Sam Querrey (USA) 6-4 6-1
Q Evgeny Korolev (RUS) def. Robert Kendrick 3-6 6-3 7-5
Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (ESP) def. Gilles Muller (LUX) 5-7 6-3 6-3
8 Yen-Hsun Lu (TPE) def. Stefan Koubek (AUT) 6-4 6-3

Doubles Round of 16
1 B. Bryan (USA)/ M. Bryan (USA) def. A. Fisher (AUS) / M. Mirnyi (BLR) 7-5 6-3
P. Petzschner (GER)/ A. Peya (AUT) def. I. Kunitsyn (RUS)/ M. Zverev (GER) 7-6(7) 6-4
R. Bopanna (IND)/ J. Nieminen (FIN) def. P. Capdeville (CHI) / E. Korolev (RUS) 7-6(7) 6-4

Thursday’s Schedule:
Singles Round of 16
1 Mardy Fish (USA) vs. Vincent Spadea (USA)
6 Florent Serra (FRA) vs. Mischa Zverev (GER)
7 Jeremy Chardy (FRA) vs. Andrey Golubev (KAZ)
Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) vs. Dudi Sela (ISR)

Doubles Quarterfinals
1 B. Bryan (USA)/M. Bryan (USA) vs. S. Lipsky (USA)/D. Martin (USA)
3 J. Murray (GBR)/D. Vemic (SRB) vs. R. Ram (USA)/ B. Reynolds (USA)

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Delray Beach International Tennis Tournament

Jeremy Chardy of France beat German Tommy Haas in straight sets.


Delray Beach International Tennis Tournament

Yen-Hsun Lu sent packing Lleyton Hewitt in three sets.

Tuesday’s Matches:
Singles Round of 32
1 Mardy Fish (USA) def. Q Frank Dancevic (CAN) 7-5 6-3
Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) def. 3 Ernest Gulbis (LAT) 7-5 6-2
4 Igor Kunitsyn (RUS) vs. Q Evgeny Korolev (RUS)
7 Jeremy Chardy (FRA) def. Tommy Haas (GER) 7-6(7) 6-3
8 Yen-Hsun Lu (TPE) def. WC Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) 7-5 2-6 6-2
Vincent Spadea (USA) def. Denis Gremelmayr (GER) 2-6 7-5 6-1
Gilles Muller (LUX) def. Q Ryan Sweeting (USA) 7-6(5) 6-2
Andrey Golubev (KAZ) def. WC Evan King (USA) 6-2 6-4
Mischa Zverev (GER) def. Q Taylor Dent (USA) 6-4 6-3
Dudi Sela (ISR) def. Philipp Petzschner (GER) 6-3 4-1 Ret’d

Doubles Round of 16
[2] M Melo (BRA) / A Sa (BRA) def. S Darcis (BEL) / C Rochus (BEL) 6-3 -6-4
[4] E Butorac (USA) / B Soares (BRA) def. D Gremelmayr (GER) / S Koubek (AUT) 6-4 6-4
R Ram (USA) / B Reynolds (USA) def. WC X Malisse (BEL) / V Spadea (USA) 6-2 7-5

Wednesday's Schedule of Play

Monday’s Results:
Singles Round of 32
2 Sam Querrey (USA) def. Guillermo Canas (ARG) 7-6(3) 6-4
Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (ESP) def. 5 Steve Darcis (BEL) 6-3 6-3
6 Florent Serra (FRA) def. Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) 6-3 7-6(5)
Stefan Koubek (AUT) def. Bobby Reynolds (USA) 6-4 6-3
Robert Kendrick (USA) def. Paul Capdeville (CHI) 4-6 6-2 6-1
Christophe Rochus (BEL) def. Roko Karanusic (CRO) 6-3 6-4

Doubles Round of 16
3 J Murray (GBR)/D Vemic (SRB) def. T Haas (GER)/G Hill (USA) 6-3 3-6 12-10
S Lipsky (USA)/ D Martin (USA) def. J Chardy (FRA)/ G Muller (LUX) 6-0 6-4

Tuesday’s Order of Play

City: Delray Beach, FL, USA
Surface: Outdoor Hard
Championship Points: 250
2008 Singles Champion: Kei Nishikori
2008 Doubles Champions: Mirnyi/J. Murray

Tournament Draw
Singles / Doubles

Monday's Order of Play