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Gulbis loses again, falls to Istomin at Dubai Championships

Published Feb. 23, 2015 10:51 a.m. ET

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Fifth-seeded Ernests Gulbis extended his winless streak this year to five matches Monday after losing to Denis Istomin 7-5, 6-2 in the first round at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

The 14th-ranked Gulbis, who was ranked inside the top 10 last year after reaching the French Open semifinals, led 4-1 in the opening set before falling apart.

''I'm not in good form right now,'' Gulbis said. ''I'm not feeling my shots at all. I have no timing. In practice I have been playing worse than in the match.''

Also, Joao Sousa of Portugal beat James McGee 6-1, 6-2.

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