His ATP tour was not as successful, but he managed to reach the finals of the Indian Wells, where he was defeated by reigning champion Roger Federer in two sets, 3–6, 3–6.
Perjalanannya di turnamen ATP tidak begitu sukses, tetapi ia berhasil mencapai final di Indian Wells, dimana ia dikalahkan oleh juara bertahan Roger Federer dua set langsung, 3–6, 3–6.