Bangalore, Sep 11: Yuki Bhambri and Dusan Lajovic will open the proceedings, playing the first singles in the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Serbia beginning here Friday, as per the draw that was made here Thursday by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

In the second singles, Somdev Devvarman will go up against Filip Krajinovic while Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna take on Nenad Zimonjic and Ilija Bozoljac in the doubles to be played Saturday.

The tie will conclude Sunday with the two reverse singles where Devvarman faces Lajovic first and Bhambri meets Krajinovic.

India have nominated Devvarman as their No.1 player ahead of Bhambri while the corresponding Serbian players are Lajovic and Krajinovic.

The nominations for the doubles and reverse singles can be changed up to one hour before the scheduled start.

The draw (All times IST)

September 12 Friday (Singles): Yuki Bhambri vs Dusan Lajovic (3 PM) followed by Somdev Devvarman vs Filip Krajinovic.

September 13 Saturday (Doubles): Leander Paes / Rohan Bopanna vs Nenad Zimonjic/Ilija Bozoljac, from 6.30 PM

September 14 Sunday (Reverse singles): Devvarman vs Lajovic, (4 PM), followed by Bhambri vs Krajinovic.

IANS