The South African Davis Cup team sits tied with Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-1 following the opening day of action in the Davis Cup World Group 1 play-off tie at Arena Zenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia's top player Damir Dzumhur, secured the first victory of the day on Friday, defeating South Africa's Ruan Roelofse in a tightly contested match 7-6(3) 7-5 before the country's No. 1 player, Lloyd Harris, overcame Mirza Basic 7-5 6-2.