Djokovic already out of Davis, Serbia does not qualify. doubles duo Lukas Klein and Igor Zelenay won the decisive point with a 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 victory over Nikola Caci and Miomir Kecmanovic.

Alex Molcan, who won second singles on Friday, said: "We knew it would be difficult against the Serbs in their country" The Serbs were confident of qualifying for the final phase and then being able to field Djokovic.