In a tiring Australian Open match between Argentine David Nalbandian and Lleyton Hewitt, Nalbandian won the match with the score board reading 3-6 6-4 3-6 7-6 and 9-7.

Just the last set lasted for more than 93 minutes.

“Although tiring, games like this make you believe in yourself,” Nalbandian said.

Nalbandian will face Ricardas Berankis of Lithuania in the second round.