Guido Pella's experience prevailed in a hard match against argentinean young gun Tomás Lipovsek Puches (415°) in San Pablo's Challenger first round.
Pella opened his 2014 season with a triumph 7-6 (2), 2-6, 6-3 after two hours. He expects for the winner between Brazilians Guilherme Clezar and Rafael Camilo in second round.
The 23 years old player rallied a 4-2 disadvantage in first set and took the tie break by 7-2.
Lipovsek (20 years) started 4-1 in second set ant draw the match with a 6-2 victory.
However, Pella broke in eighth game of third set and clinched the victory with his serve.
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