LONDON, July 6 (Xinhua) -- World No. 589 Ernests Gulbis reached the third round at Wimbledon after straight sets win over No. 29 seed Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro here on Thursday.
The Latvian produced his best tennis in years to become the lowest-ranked man to appear in the third round of a major for 15 seasons since Dutchman Richard Krajicek, who was world No.1093 when he made the last 32 of Wimbledon in 2002.
Gulbis will next take on three-time champion Novak Djokovic on Saturday in the third round.
"This is very satisfying," Gulbis said after his 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (3) win.
Gulbis hadn't won a match at tour level for 13 months and he is at his lowest ranking for 12 years, as the former world No.10 has suffered a number of injuries over the last couple of seasons.
He took his place in the draw thanks to an injury protected ranking of No. 99. Enditem
