Overview
- Germany’s 4:0 away victory in Japan secured qualification for the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna from November 18–23.
- The ITF nation ranking now places Germany third, its best position since the system began in 2001, behind Italy and Australia.
- Captain Michael Kohlmann credits a five-year run featuring two quarterfinals and two semifinals for the team’s elevated standing.
- The improved seeding is expected to reduce the chance of an opening matchup against defending champion Italy.
- Jan-Lennard Struff is identified as one of the key pillars of the German squad.