Argentine David Nalbandian quits the Brasil Open tournament held in Sao Paolo.

Filippo Volandri from Italy beat Nalbandian 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 and will play local hope Thomaz Bellucci, who beat Leonardo Mayer 3-6, 6-2, 7-5, according to AP.

The tournament prize fund is USD 475.300, and the winner will be known on February 19.

Nalbandian has already confirmed his participation in the Copa Claro 2012, to be held in Buenos Aires on February 18-26.