Overview
- Debutant Ella Seidel opened the tie with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Berfu Cengiz to give Germany a 1-0 lead.
- Top-ranked German Eva Lys fell to Zeynep Sonmez 2-6, 6-4, 0-6, leveling the playoff at 1-1 after the singles.
- Anna-Lena Friedsam and Jule Niemeier are slated for the doubles decider, with Germany’s World Group status at risk if they lose.
- The German team is competing without Tatjana Maria and Laura Siegemund after short-notice withdrawals, reducing squad depth.
- This three-team playoff group sends only its winner back to the elite next year, with Germany set to face Belgium on Sunday.