Overview

• Germany’s squad for the Sept. 12–13 qualifier in Tokyo includes Daniel Altmaier, Yannick Hanfmann, Jan-Lennard Struff and doubles specialists Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz.
• Alexander Zverev will miss the tie due to a full ATP tour schedule in August and September.
• A German win in Tokyo would secure the team’s place at the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna from Nov. 18 to 23.
• Captain Michael Kohlmann cited the group’s previous success at the 2024 Finals in Málaga as the basis for relying on this veteran core.
• Japan’s lineup features Kei Nishikori, who is returning to top form, alongside Shintaro Mochizuki and Yoshihito Nishioka, whom Kohlmann called very unpleasant to play.