Rik De Voest. Photo: AFP
In a surprise move, Slovenia have not named their number one player, Grega Zemlja (ranked 74 in the world) in their singles line up for this weekend’s crucial Davis Cup Tie against South Africa.
The veteran South African Davis Cup star, Rik de Voest will get South Africa’s weekend campaign under way against Slovenia at the Park Tivoli Tennis Complex in Ljubljana, Slovenia tomorrow.
De Voest will play Slovenian number two, Blaz Rola in the opening rubber. This will be the first time that the two have met.
This will be the 41st time that 33 year old De Voest will step onto court in the green and gold.
The draw for the first round Group One Europe/Africa playoff tie was made at the historic City Hall in Ljubljana on Thursday and De Voest’s name was drawn for the first singles rubber.
In the past De Voest has spoken about the importance of playing Davis Cup for his country and even though he is a veteran at representing his country each and every Tie holds an important part in his heart.
“I am a bit surprised that the Slovenia number one is not playing singles, but regardless I am looking forward to starting procedures off for my country and hopefully giving South Africa that all important lead after the first rubber” said De Voest.
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