Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu did what Novak Djokovic couldn’t in the second round of the Brisbane International today, defeating Latvian Ernests Gulbis in straight sets.
Mathieu made quick work of Gulbis, knocking him out 6-3 6-4 in just over 80 minutes.
Mathieu will next play either Tomas Berdych or Kei Nishikori who will meet tonight on Pat Rafter Arena.
Men’s singles round 2
Florent Serra (FRA) d Jurgen Melzer (AUT) 6-4 6-3
Paul-Henri Mathieu (FRA) d Ernests Gulbis (LAT) 6-3 6-4
Women’s singles round 2
Sara Errani (ITA) d Tsvetana Pironkova (BUL) 6-7(3) 7-5 6-3
5-Amelie Mauresmo (FRA) d Julie Coin (FRA) 5-7 6-2 7-6(11)
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