Latvia's Gulbis edges Fish at Farmers Classic

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ernests Gulbis of Latvia won the Farmers Classic on Sunday, rallying past top-seeded Mardy Fish 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 for his second career ATP tour title.

Gulbis entered the tournament on a five-match losing streak, but the inconsistent 22-year-old with a ferocious serve outlasted Fish, the top-ranked American and world No. 9, in a 2-hour, 43-minute final.

"It's just a huge boost in confidence," said Gulbis, who entered the tournament on a five-match losing streak. "I lost trust in myself that I can compete with the best guys. I knew it, but I was up and down. Mardy is a great player, and to beat him, now I've got my confidence back."

Gulbis went ahead 5-1 in …