Novak Djokovic Knows Importance Of Home Support

Novak Djokovic believes that the home support is going to be key if Serbia are to lift the Davis Cup this weekend.

Djokovic will lead his side as they play in their first final, which is taking place in Belgrade, against a very strong French side.

Serbia faced the Czech Republic in the semi-final, winning 3-2, which France enjoyed a 5-0 whitewash over Argentina.

And while France did put out the holders Spain in the quarter finals Djokovic believes that the home support could play a huge role.

Speaking to ESPN the world number three said: "It's going to be crucial for us to have very big support.

"It's going to be an unpredictable match against a very strong French team and the crowd's support can play a key role.

"We've always had huge home support, and you can feel the interest and the passion of the people who want to come here and support their team."

The final gets underway tomorrow with Janko Tipsarevic facing Gael Monfils in the opening rubber before Djokovic takes on Gilles Simon.

Full draw

Janko Tipsarevic v Gael Monfils
Novak Djokovic v Gilles Simon
Viktor Troicki/Nenad Zimonjic v Arnaud Clement/Michael Llodra
Novak Djokovic v Gael Monfils
Janko Tipsarevic v Gilles Simon

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