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.