ZIMBABWE number one tennis player Benjamin Lock is relishing the seemingly tough Davis Cup World Group II challenge against China scheduled for mid-September this year.

Lock starred in Zimbabwe’s 3–1 victory over Syria at Harare Sports Club in early March.

“We had a difficult draw in the Davis CUP to draw the number seed in our group but the good thing is we are playing at home and as you know it is extremely difficult for a country too come and play well here,” Lock said.

I think by that things would have opened up a little bit and it’s just two nations competing against each other so it can be in a more controlled environment than hosting an actual tournament so I think the chances are good that matches will be played,” Lock said.

Lock who had a memorable start to the year winning his first ATP Challenger event at Launceston in February.