Bopanna to take on Quereshi in first match of Davis Cup tie

Mumbai, Apr 6 (UNI) Rohan Bopanna, the number two singles player of India, will clash with Pakistan's top player Aisam Quereshi in the opening match of the Asia Oceania group I Davis Cup tie which will begin at the Cricket Club of India courts here from tomorrow.

India's top ranked singles player Prakash Amritraj will take on Pakistan's number two player Aqeel Khan, as per the draw of lots which was done by Maharashtra Governor S M Krishna at the Raj Bhawan here today.

The strong Indian duo of captain Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi will take on Pakistani pair of Asim Shafik and Jalil Khan in the doubles match of the tie on Saturday.

In the reverse singles matches to be played on Sunday, 230-seeded Prakash will meet 416-seeded Quereshi while Bopanna (235) will face Aqeel.

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