Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport in Malaga

While the rest of the media stood transfixed by Djokovic for 20 minutes or so on Tuesday, I wandered over to the next couple of practice courts - where today's opponents were going through their paces.

Britain's leading two singles players here - Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie were hitting on adjacent courts, before Liam Broady - a late call-up after Andy Murray's withdrawal - appeared shortly after.

It means all three singles players in the team are lefties - quite the anomaly.

"I don't think any of us has played too many left-handed players lately," said Djokovic, who has one of the game's most enduring rivalries with Rafael Nadal, of course.

"It was not easy to find a left-handed sparring partner, but we did well."

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Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport in Malaga

Barely 48 hours after winning the ATP Finals against Jannik Sinner in Turin, Novak Djokovic was back on court on Tuesday practising with his Serbia team-mates in Malaga.

You can see in the photo below how close about 60 members of the media were able to get to the 24-time major champion.

Djokovic has been the star attraction here this week - even more so in the absence of Spanish senores Nadal and Alcaraz.

As well as the frenzied attention at the practice sessions, this was also demonstrated at the Serbia team news conference yesterday.

Seven of the eight questions were aimed at Djokovic, with only captain Viktor Troicki being asked anything else.

Fair to say the team-mates were a mixture of slightly bored and amused.

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So, 1-0 Serbia. Can Djokovic seal a semi-final spot for his country? Or can Cameron Norrie level the tie and take it to a deciding doubles?

The bad news for Great Britain is that Djokovic has a 3-0 win record over Norrie, with the latest of those a straightforward 6-3 6-4 victory in Rome in May.

The world number one is coming off the back of winning a record seventh ATP Finals title.

Miomir Kecmanovic on his victory to put Serbia ahead in the tie:

"It's amazing. I definitely felt the pressure and the weight of the moment but I'm super happy that I was able to stay calm, stay focused and get the win.

"I feel lucky to be a part of this group. It's just a group of guys who have been playing unbelievable and have had great careers. It just feels good to be a part of that group who have been doing so well."

Next up, Novak Djokovic v Cameron Norrie.

We'll have that one coming your way in about 15 minutes and don't forget you can watch on the BBC iPlayer or by clicking the play icon at the top of this page.

Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport in Malaga

Jack Draper looks disconsolate as he stares into the court while taking some tape off his hands.

In his ears, he can hear the sound of Serbs celebrating.

They're also singing along to a tune which sounds like the Balkan Abba with added panpipes.

British captain Leon Smith sits next to his young charge and is no doubt trying to offer some reassuring words.

Not sure he can say anything which will help 21-year-old Draper right now.

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Kecmanovic was a bit of a surprise name when the team sheet was released earlier today but what a performance.

Thoroughly deserved the victory.

Kecmanovic says in his on-court interview he was "feeling the pressure" in the match. You wouldn't have known it.

Full quotes to come.

Barry Cowan
Former British tennis player

What a performance from Miomir Kecmanovic. Victor Troicki had faith in Kecmanovic and he certainly delivered. Kecmanovic thoroughly deserved that win.

Oh no, Draper is fuming as he skews his shot wide. Kecmanovic will have another go at match point.

7-6.

Barry Cowan
Former British tennis player

Such a solid point. That's how Miomir Kecmanovic has played the majority of this match. He has not lost many of those points when he's got into a rhythm.

Drama drama drama!

Draper saves match point with a backhand at the net. It looks like it's out but it's called in and Kecmanovic challenges the call.

It's in! By a hair!

6-6.

A huge rally and Draper's backhand from a tight angle at the baseline flies into the net.

Kecmanovic has match point.

6-5.

Out! Lifeline for Draper as Kecmanovic misses the shot.

5-5.

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Kecmanovic's return flies out of court and the Serb can't get his racquet away from his body to return Draper's volley. Hold your breath, everyone.

5-4.

Just as he did in the opening-set tie-break, Draper looks a little panicked. He has time on the shot but misses and Kecmanovic is looking as comfortable as he has all match.

5-2.

Barry Cowan
Former British tennis player

How does Miomir Kecmanovic get that lob over Jack Draper's head? A little bit of fortune but perfectly placed.

Draper comes into the net but it doesn't pay off and he's left scrambling to the back of the court. The only option he has is the tweener but it's straight into the net.

Three successive points for Kecmanovic.

3-2.

Kecmanovic gets lucky with a net cord and Draper sends his return out of court.

All square at 2-2.

Draper is the first on the board, holding his serve.

Then, he sends a backhand return across court to the far corner to put himself a mini-break to the good.

0-2.

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