Nalbandian knocks off South African Rik de Voest

There was some real drama brewing in the US Open-2010 play in New York, where Argentinean-Armenian tennis player David Nalbandian took his sweet time knocking off South African qualifier Rik De Voest, 7-6 (7-4), 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 (6-8), 6-4.

According to SBNation Nalbandian's precise net play finally put the match to rest just short of the four-hour mark.

The 31-seed will play France's Florent Serra in the third round who easily won over German Florian Mayer at 7/5, 6/2. 6/0.

According to local Armenian sports news website David and Floran have never had the chance to play together in official competitions.