Novak Djokovic has favoured the Great Britain over Belgium to win this year’s Davis Cup this weekend in Ghent.

Djokovic believes Andy Murray will help Britain win the Davis Cup final on Nov. 27-29, given the latter’s performance for the his team all throughout the tournament.

Murray has been outstanding for Britain, going undefeated at the tournament, winning two singles against the United States, two against France, and a victory over Australia’s Bernard Tomic. However, Djokovic admitted it would be a challenge for Murray and his team playing in Belgium’s home turf that is expected to be filled with Belgian tennis fans.

"Considering the fact that Andy Murray is in the team, everything he has done for Great Britain this season in Davis Cup, it's fair to say that Great Britain is favourite with him in the team," Djokovic said, reports Tennis. “Of course, now they're going to play away which makes it different in Davis Cup because of the crowd, different atmosphere that you get to feel in Davis Cup.

Roger Federer also backed Murray and Britain to win the Davis Cup. The Swiss Maestro, who won the trophy for Switzerland in last year’s Davis Cup, said Murray will be too much for the hosts after showing great performances this season, reports Sky Sports.

Britain has not won the Davis Cup since 1936, but they will gun for a historical 10th trophy this weekend. The last time they reached the final was in 1978, but the lost to the United States.

Murray is set to play singles and doubles with his brother Jamie, who ended at No. 7 in the ATP world rankings doubles category. Kyle Edmund is the likely second unit to play for the singles, while double specialist Dominic Ingot serves as backup for Jamie.

Meanwhile, world No. 16 David Goffin, who also won all of his matches in the Davis Cup tournament, will lead Belgium against the Brits. However, in his battle against Murray in Paris, Goffin lost 6-1 6-0. Belgium will also have Steve Darcis and Ruben Bemelmans to play at the doubles category.

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