The United States is completing its Davis Cup engagement against Germany.
The German Davis Cup squad is thrilled: With a makeshift lineup sans Alexander Zverev, Germany advances to the elimination stages of the Davis Cup. A straightforward victory for the USA against Slovakia is sufficient. The clash against the Americans will now decide the group champion.
This German tennis squad has secured a spot in the finale, which will take place in Malaga in November. Following two commanding 3:0 victories against Slovakia and Chile, the team, guided by coach Michael Kohlmann, is no longer at risk of slipping out of one of the top two positions in Group C, as the USA managed a 1:0 advantage over Slovakia in the early rounds.
In the absence of Zverev, Struff, and Koepfer
The German squad in Zhuhai was missing its top players, Alexander Zverev, Jan-Lennard Struff, and Dominik Koepfer. However, this absence didn't hinder their progress. Maximilian Marterer and Yannick Hanfmann performed admirably in their singles matches, while US Open finalists Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz maintained their top form despite a lengthy and late arrival.
The controversy surrounding the group stage's location in China, where the host country was not participating, had previously been criticized by the German Tennis Federation (DTB). Kohlmann labeled the journey to humid Zhuhai as "taxing" and requiring "relentless effort" - yet it proved to be worthwhile. The finale will be held in Malaga from November 19 to 24.
Despite the absence of key players like Alexander Zverev, Jan-Lennard Struff, and Dominik Koepfer, the United States of America still faced a challenging match against the makeshift German Davis Cup squad. Regardless, Germany has managed to secure a spot in the Davis Cup finale, taking place in Malaga, United States of America, from November 19 to 24.
