Spain’s Rafael Nadal teamed up with Argentina’s David Nalbandian to post a three-set doubles victory in the Brazil Open February 12.

The players beat Spaniards Pablo Andujar and Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-3, 3-6, 11-9.

Nadal and Nalbandian saved a few match points and eventually closed out their match in 1 hour, 19 minutes.

Their opponents in round 2 will be Oliver Marach and Horacio Zeballos, sports media report.