Top seeded Russian Mikhail Youzhny scored a 6-2, 6-2 victory over French lucky loser Marc Gicquel in the first round of Allianz Suisse Open Gstaad on Tuesday.

Second seeded Nicolas Almagro of Spain battled past countryman Marcel Granollers 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-3 to advance into the next round.

Third seeded and defending champion Thomaz Belluci of Brasil lost to Swiss Marco Chiudinelli 7-6(6), 0-6, 6-4 in 2hrs and 16 minutes.

"The draw is very tough here. I'm happy I won against Bellucci" said Belluci.

Spaniard Daniel Gimeno-Traver posted another upset of the day when he defeated sixth seeded Victor Hanescu 6-4, 6-4.

Jeremy Chardy edged past eight seeded Paul-Henri Mathieu Mathieu 6-1, 6-3 in all French encounter.

In other match of the day, Andreas Beck of Germany downed wild-card holder Agustin Velotti of Argentina 6-3, 6-1.