St. Petersburg 2013: The Gulbis Gambit
A deep dive into the singles tournament where Ernests Gulbis executed a stunning comeback to claim the title.
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Tournament Overview
The Champion's Comeback
Ernests Gulbis of Latvia emerged as the champion of the 2013 St. Petersburg Open. In a dramatic final, he mounted a remarkable comeback to defeat Guillermo García-López of Spain. After losing the first set, Gulbis rallied to win the match with a final score of 3–6, 6–4, 6–0, demonstrating exceptional resilience and skill.
Tournament Snapshot
The event featured a competitive field within a 32-player singles draw, including 8 seeded players vying for the title. The tournament saw an unexpected turn before it even began, as the defending champion, Martin Kližan, withdrew from the competition, leaving the field wide open for a new victor to emerge.
The Final Showdown
The championship match was a tale of two distinct phases. Guillermo García-López started strong, securing the first set 6–3. However, Ernests Gulbis shifted the momentum entirely, clinching a tight second set 6–4. He then dominated the final set, delivering a flawless 6–0 performance to secure his victory and the tournament title.
Seeded Players
Top Contenders & Results
The tournament featured eight seeded players, each a formidable contender. Their performance varied significantly, with early exits for some and a championship run for one. Below is a summary of their progress through the tournament.
Seed | Player | Result |
---|---|---|
1 | 🇮🇹 Fabio Fognini | Second Round (Retired) |
2 | 🇷🇺 Mikhail Youzhny | Second Round |
3 | 🇷🇸 Janko Tipsarević | First Round |
4 | 🇷🇺 Dmitry Tursunov | Quarterfinals |
5 | 🇪🇸 Fernando Verdasco | First Round |
6 | 🇱🇻 Ernests Gulbis | Champion |
7 | 🇨🇿 Lukáš Rosol | Quarterfinals |
8 | 🇺🇿 Denis Istomin | Quarterfinals |
Main Draw Analysis
Draw Key
The following abbreviations are used throughout the draw sheets to denote player entry status:
- Q = Qualifier
- WC = Wild Card
- PR = Protected Ranking
- r = Retired
- w/o = Walkover
Top Half
The top half of the draw featured first-seeded Fabio Fognini and eventual champion Ernests Gulbis. Fognini retired in the second round, opening a path for other contenders.
Bottom Half
The bottom half was anchored by second-seeded Mikhail Youzhny and included the eventual runner-up, Guillermo García-López, who navigated his way to the final.
Final Rounds
Path to the Championship
The semifinals saw Ernests Gulbis overcome Michał Przysiężny, while Guillermo García-López defeated João Sousa. This set the stage for the thrilling three-set final where Gulbis ultimately triumphed.
Qualifying Rounds
Successful Qualifiers
Four players successfully navigated the qualifying rounds to earn a spot in the main draw. The qualifiers were:
- 🇷🇺 Konstantin Kravchuk
- 🇦🇺 Samuel Groth
- 🇬🇧 Dominic Inglot
- 🇷🇺 Mikhail Biryukov
Qualifying Draw Details
The qualifying tournament determined the final entrants into the main draw. Click below to view the detailed brackets for each of the four qualifying sections.
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