After a sensational start to his pro career when he entered the final at the Chennai Open in January, he entered third round at Legg Mason Classic in Washington and also qualified for the LA Open on the US hardcourt circuit.

Somdev's maiden stint in Grand Slam was in Wimbledon this year where he made it to the main draw with South African partner and good friend Kevin Anderson, but lost to Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles in the first round.

Somdev has never played Gil, who is a month and 11 days younger to the 161st ranked Indian and says he preparing to give his best against the Portuguese.

'I have to get myself ready for the challenge ahead. You cannot take anyone lightly at any level, so I will do the best to prepare myself for this match,' Somdev said.

'My coaching staff will do their homework on him and then we will figure out a game plan. Then its upto me to go out and execute that plan.'

If the Indian clears the first round he might face World No. 23 Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber but he is not unduly worried and is taking one match at a time.

'I am only focussing on Frederico for now. If I get past him, its only then I will focus on my next opponent, 'he said.