Eighth seed Xavier Malisse needed three sets to get the better of Go Soeda in the first round of the San Jose Open.
The Belgian took the first set 6-4 but lost the next 6-3, before taking the match 6-3 in the decider.
In the day's other match, Jesse Levine had an easier time of it against Bradley Klahn, seeing the American off 7-5 6-2.
