Djokovic hopeful of playing Davis Cup

World No.1 Novak Djokovic has dealt with an eye infection and is hopeful of playing Davis Cup for Serbia against Kazakhstan.

Serbian Davis Cup team player Novak Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic is optimistic of starting for Serbia against Kazakhstan in their Davis Cup tie. (AAP)

Novak Djokovic is optimistic of starting for Serbia against Kazakhstan on Friday in their Davis Cup World Group first-round tie after dealing with an infection in both eyes.

The world No.1 developed the problems last week in Dubai, where he was forced to quit his quarter-final against Feliciano Lopez.

Reports indicated that he could have picked up his case of conjunctivitis during a photo shoot in a water park swimming pool 10 days ago.

"All is going well regarding my recovery and I am optimistic about playing in the tie," Djokovic said.

"I was very sceptical about playing at first, but I still have two days left to adapt to the light and other indoor conditions and hopefully I will be OK."

Serbia are keen to try and repeat history after winning the worldwide team competition in 2010, with Djokovic leading the effort.


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