Gulbis and Isner reach the quarters in Nice

No surprises for the top seeds in Nice as Both John Isner and Ernests Gulbis reached the quarters

Isner

John wasn’t sure what to expect from the opener to beat Jack Sock 6-4 6-3. The American blasted 8 aces and scored 67 points vs. Sock’s 51. Match Stats

John commented “I didn’t know how I would play coming into the match, as I have tried not to train too much. It was very hard playing Jack, as we are very good friends.”

The American will play Delbonis in the next round.

Gulbis

Ernests had hard time to defeat Klizan 6-7 (4) 6-4 6-1. The Latvian will play Tursunov in the next round. “He is a good friend. I have played with him in doubles many times,” said Ernests Gulbis . “I know him, he knows me. It will be a fun match.”

Here all the quarters line up

Isner – Delbonis

Simon – Berlocq

L. Mayer – Montanes

Tursunov – Gulbis

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