Ernests Gulbis defeated Ivan Nedelko 6-2 6-1 in the 2017 St. Petersburg second qualifying round on hard courts on September 18, 2017.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ernests Gulbis | Ivan Nedelko |
| Aces | 6 | 0 |
| Double faults | 3 | 4 |
| First serve % | 49 | 50 |
| First serve points won % | 90 | 55 |
| Second serve points won % | 62 | 38 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 76 | 47 |
| Return points won % | 53 | 24 |
| Total points won % | 63 | 37 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ernests Gulbis | Ivan Nedelko |
| Country |
LAT
|
RUS
|
| Birth date | Aug 30, 1988 | May 12, 1987 |
| Age | 29 | 30 |
| Height | 193 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 212 | 340 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 246 | 139 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,752 | 1,470 |
| Current career W-L | 221–233 | 0–2 |
| Current career earnings | $7,668,948 | $338,669 |
Path
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