The first match will be really important because both teams are going to try to play well from the first match,

I am very well prepared, I'm in good physical shape, ... There will be a great atmosphere, it will be a great feeling and we don't want to waste it.

All the tickets are sold, it's going to be noisy, the atmosphere will be pretty hot.

I lost the opening singles here against Romania in five sets, but I will try to use that experience to my benefit, ... I just hope I get the win on Friday.

But Russia are strong with or without Safin, they beat France without him in the quarterfinals and Davydenko has been playing unbelievably this year.

It's great that he's with us for the semi-final after missing the last two matches.