Bhambri and Olivetti downed Kazkahstan duo of Alexander Bublik and Alexander Shevchenko 6-4, 6-4 in 58 minutes at court nine. Meanwhile, Balaji, who will compete at Olympics with Rohan Bopanna, lost the first round with British partner Johnson. They fell 4-6. 5-7 to fourth seeds Marcelo Alevaro from Salvador and Croatian Mat Pavic.

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