Laura Gulbe reaches last 8 of Riga Open…before bowing out
25 Jun 2010 Leave a Comment
in Ernests family, Laura Gulbe
Laura Gulbe, 14 year old 2nd sister of Ernests, enjoyed a decent run in this weeks Riga Junior Open. She was awarded a Wild Card and did not disappoint!
In her 2nd round, she defeated Alina Soltanici of Moldova 7-6(1) 6-2, before losing to Marianna Zakarlyuk of Ukraine, 2-6 1-6.
Ernests eldest sister Elina completed a Masters Degree in Law, whilst based in London. She is now studying in Paris for a similar degree in Art, clearly not inclined to hit a ball around as a career!
Ernests has a great interest in art also…he has hinted he wants to study this too at sometime in the future.
Ernests brother Kristaps is based at Saddlebrook, Florida. He is pursuing a career in golf.
His Mum Milena is a theatre actress, and Father Ainars is an investment businessman..having been a basketball player..sadly injuries curtailed his career. Now Ainars travels regularly on tour with Ernests.
Ernests Grandfather was on the former Soviet Union basketball team which won the European Championships.
A very talented family!!!!
Ernests younger sisters and mom!! Meet Laura..Monika…and Milena
24 Jun 2010 1 Comment
in Ernests Gulbis, Laura Gulbe, Milena, Monika Kavace, photos
In Riga this week Ernests’ sisters are taking part in a junior tournament.
Youngest sister Monika Kavace negotiated a round, dropping only one game..before losing in the 2nd..(in 12 and Under event). Draw for Monika’s event here http://www.riga-open.lv/docs/calendar/gsmd12.pdf
14 year old Laura Gulbe has reached the 2nd round in her tournament..defeating 5th seeded Pole Paulina Czarnik and awaits her 2nd match against Moldovan Alina Soltanici.
Draw for Laura’s event here http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/tournaments/drawsheetbyround.asp?Event=1100117134&Tournament=1100020936
Event photos here http://sportacentrs.com/teniss/latvijas_sportisti/galerijas/maris_noviks/7746?show_thumbs&all_comments=1&picture=1
Further updates on Laura’s progress to follow.
Meet Monika, first pic on the left, she’s with Ernests and their Mum Milena..they are pictured after a successful Davis Cup tie last year when Latvia clinched promotion to Davis Cup Euro-Africa Zone Gp 1. The middle picture shows Laura with Ernests at a party in Madrid..in 2008. Laura looks very contented on the last pic.
