The Dellien brothers made their debut with a win at the Antofagasta Challenger

The brothers Hugo and Murkel Dellien emerged victorious from the first round of the second edition of the Antofagasta Challenger, which is being played in Chile. Bolivian tennis players compete in the singles category.

Hugo beat Brazilian Mateus Alves by 6-3 and 6-4, in one hour and 31 minutes of play and advanced to the round of 16, where he will face Paraguayan Daniel Vallejo on Wednesday.

For its part, Murkel defeated Italian Edoardo Lavagno by 5-7, 6-3 and 2-0. The last set was not played in full, as the European retired while down on the scoreboard. The match lasted two hours and five minutes.

Murkel will also play in the round of 16 This Wednesday, his rival will be Uruguayan Franco Roncadelli.

Boris Arias and Federico Zeballos will make their debut in the doubles categoryalso on Wednesday. The Bolivians are the defending champions at the Antofagasta Challenger.