Argentina-based David Nalbandian said the first round of Davis Cup against Germany would be a tough challenge.

“When I was mapping out the season together with my team we determined that it wasn't advisable to travel to Australia, in order to be at my best for the Davis Cup. Argentina has a great team and a great captain,” the player’s official fan blog reported.

Argentina vs Germany Davis Cup round is due February 1-3 in Buenos Aires.