Ebden advances in Atlanta

Updated July 20, 2012 07:47:41

Australia's Matthew Ebden remained alive in the draw at the Atlanta Open following a three-set defeat of American veteran James Blake.

Ebden, ranked 82 in the world to Blake's 110, triumphed 6-7 (6-8), 6-4, 6-4.

He has booked a place in the quarter-finals where he will meet Luxembourg's Gilles Muller, who progressed after American second seed Mardy Fish was forced to retire in the second set of their match.

Fish was leading 6-4, 3-2 when he withdrew.

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First posted July 20, 2012 07:47:41

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Ebden through in Atlanta

Updated July 18, 2012 13:39:54

Australia's Matthew Ebden won through to the second round after beating Ukrainian Sergey Bubka Jr at the Atlanta Open.

Ebden, ranked 82 in the world, triumphed 5-7, 6-1, 6-1.

He will play James Blake in the second round after the American veteran upset sixth seed and countryman Ryan Harrison 1-6, 6-3, 7-5.

Ebden's fellow Australian Marinko Matosevic exited the first round on Tuesday (AEST).

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First posted July 18, 2012 11:50:24

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