Moldova and Denmark scored by a victory on the first day of the duel in the playoff round of the Davis Cup Europe/Africa Zone, IPN reports.

In the first game, Radu Albot beat Martin Pedersen by 7-5, 6-3, 6-2. But in the second match, Maxim Dubarenko lost to the leader of the Danish team Frederik Nielsen by 2-6, 2-6, 3-6.

The doubles are played in Kolding on September 13, while the last two encounters in the simples – on September 14. The team that will score three victories the first will become the winner. The winner of this duel will qualify for Group I of the Davis Cup, where it could compete against Russia, Romania or Ukraine.

Before entering the playoff round of the Davis Cup Europe/Africa Zone, Moldova eliminated the national tennis teams of Egypt and Belarus. For its part, Denmark beat Cyprus and Luxemburg.