Geneva, Switzerland (Sports Network) - The draw was held for next year's Davis Cup competition and reigning champion Spain will open up against visiting Switzerland in the first round, which means world No. 1 Roger Federer could possibly meet former top-ranked star Rafael Nadal, in March.The reigning Wimbledon and French Open champion Federer and Aussie Open titlist Nadal have never met in Davis Cup play, and neither player has committed to the March matchup just yet. Nadal is 5-2 against Federer when they've met in Grand Slam finals.
The powerful Spaniards will seek a second straight title when they host the Czech Republic in the 2009 Davis Cup final in Spain in December. Federer helped the Swiss beat Italy in a playoff this past weekend, as Switzerland remained in the top-tier World Group.
The draw will also see the United States open against host Serbia , which could mean a possible Andy Roddick-Novak Djokovic showdown. The Americans own a record 32 Davis Cup titles, with their last one coming two years ago.
The other March 5-7 first-rounders will pit host Belgium against the Czechs; Germany versus host France; visiting Argentina against Sweden; Russia versus visiting India; Ecuador against host Croatia; and Chile versus visiting Israel.
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