Two talented youngsters face off in what is expected to be enticing encounter as the World No.35- Bernard Tomic locks horns with the World No.86 - Ernest Gulbis.

Tomic has had a erratic year as his win/loss record stands at 13/7. He started the year on a high in the Brisbane Open where he reached the last four, losing to eventual winner Andy Murray. In the Australian Open he reached the round of 16, where he scummed to Roger Federer. He started the clay court season on a disappointing note losing in the second round of the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. He will be looking to resurrect his season in the upcoming Barcelona Open.

Ernest Gulbis - who was touted as one the upcoming stars, has not been able to live up to his billing. Ranked No.21 in the world in 2011, he has slipped to No.86 in the world. With a win/loss record of 5/7, the Latvian has had to endure a difficult year. And his best finish this year came in Florida at Delray Beach where he reached the quarter finals.

This will be the first meeting between the two and the Australian seems to be holding the upper hand.