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Lukasz Kubot

June 2010 | by Monticelli

The Davis Cup Pole has never won a singles title, and is unlikely to trouble many opponents at the 2010 AEGON International.

Almost cracked the world's top 50, which would be remarkable achievement considering that he was playing in the Czech League in 2007.

Failed to make his way through qualifying at Queen's Club and Wimbledon in 2008, his last victory on grass courts was in the last 16 of qualifying at Queen's Club.

Qualified for the 2009 Brazil Open and registered his first main draw success in over 18 months, but lost in the following round to Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci.

Reached the final of the 2009 Serbia Open as a Lucky Loser, but lost to Serb star Novak Djokovic. 

Lost in the 2009 first round of qualifying at both Queen's Club in London and Wimbledon, which shows how far the Pole has come in the past 12 months.

Reached the final of the 2010 Brazil Open, where he was outplayed by Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero and failed to hold serve and fell 6-1, 6-0.

Reached first round of 2010 French Open.

Realistic chances of winning // No hope, but picking up much needed practice on grass for first foray in main draw at Wimbledon.