Ernests Gulbis vs Illya Marchenko — Delray Beach Qualifying Round of 16
Ernests Gulbis defeated Illya Marchenko 7-6 6-4 in the Delray Beach qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Illya Marchenko came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ernests Gulbis claimed a first win over Illya Marchenko in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Ernests Gulbis edged Illya Marchenko in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedGulbis E. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
3 meetings · Marchenko I. leads 2–112
- Gulbis E.February 2013Delray BeachThis matchHard7-6(2) 6-4
- Marchenko I.April 2011BelgradeHard6-2 6-4
- Marchenko I.August 2010WashingtonHard6-1 1-0
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchGulbis E.Marchenko I.1 713ELO1 6741 633Hard ELO1 6215–5Last 103–724Age25190 cmHeight185 cmRightPlaysRight
Cite this
Ernests Gulbis beat Illya Marchenko 7-6(2) 6-4. Umpiry, "Ernests Gulbis vs Illya Marchenko — Delray Beach Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2013-02-24/gulbis-vs-marchenko-delray-beach-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 24 February 2013).