David Nalbandian to face Benoit Paire in Brasil Open round 1February 15, 2012 - 13:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Argentina world No.84, David Nalbandian will be squaring off with the France world No. 92, Benoit Paire in the first round of the 2012 Brasil Open on February 15, 2012 which is being held at Sao Paulo, Brazil. Both the players will be clashing against each other for the first time in the ATP world Tour tournaments, as the former No.3, Nalbandian will be advancing into next round of the tournament. World No.84, David Nalbandian has got a win-loss record of 2-1 in 2011. Second seeded Argentina player has made his debut in the 2012 Australian Open and has been defeated in stunning encounter against American, John Isner. Since, Nalbandian hasn’t played any of ATP tournaments. World No.98, Benoit Paire has played three ATP world tour tournaments in 2012. However, he has an equal win-loss record of 3-3, Livetennisguide.com reported. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |