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Home advantage key - Djokovic

ESPN staff
December 2, 2010
Novak Djokovic will face Gael Monfils on Sunday © Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic is counting on the fierce home support to help carry Serbia to their first Davis Cup victory.

Playing in their first final, Serbia aim to overcome a strong French side who will be bidding to win a tenth title. While France have a wealth of players to choose from, Serbia are led by talisman Djokovic and will rely on home advantage in Belgrade.

"It's going to be crucial for us to have very big support," said Djokovic. "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."

Janko Tipsarevic will take on Gael Monfils in Friday's opening singles rubber, with Djokovic lining up against Gilles Simon.

France captain Guy Forget was expected to name Michael Llodra to play singles following his semi-final showing in Paris, but Simon has been given the nod, with Llodra playing doubles with Arnaud Clement.

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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