International Tennis Squad Absenting Zverev to Face Japan in Davis Cup Match
The Davis Cup is set to heat up as Germany and Japan prepare to face off in a qualifying round on September 12 and 13. Despite the lack of a confirmed full senior squad for Germany, a promising young player named Niels McDonald, who won the Roland-Garros Juniors 2025 and represented Germany in Davis Cup Juniors in 2024, is set to represent the team.
For Japan, a notable player to watch is Kei Nishikori, a well-known veteran and key figure in Japan’s tennis squad. Team captain Michael Kohlmann has warned against underestimating the current Japanese team, emphasising the need for experience to succeed in Tokyo.
Both teams have proven themselves at the Davis Cup Finals in the past. Germany has previously competed in the Finals in Malaga, while Japan has a historical win against Germany in 1933 (4-1 in Berlin). However, the specific results of their past encounters are not detailed in the provided information.
Struff returns to the German Davis Cup team after a period of absence due to an infection, joining Daniel Altmaier, Yannick Hanfmann, and the promising youngster Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz. For Japan, Shintaro Mochizuki and Yoshihito Nishioka, their numbers two and three players, are also formidable opponents.
If Germany qualifies, Alexander Zverev could potentially be involved, as the ATP Finals, to which he currently belongs, will end on November 16. Zverev was absent during the successful first qualifying round against Israel due to recovery from the Australian Open.
The winning team will qualify for the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna from November 18 to 23. As the competition approaches, both teams will be aiming to showcase their skills and secure a spot in the Finals.
[1] Kohlmann warns against underestimating the current Japanese team. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.atptour.com/en/news/kohlmann-warns-against-underestimating-current-japanese-team
[2] Germany's Davis Cup team for the qualifying round against Japan confirmed. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.atptour.com/en/news/germany-s-davis-cup-team-for-the-qualifying-round-against-japan-confirmed
[3] Niels McDonald, the rising star of German tennis. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.atptour.com/en/news/niels-mcdonald-the-rising-star-of-german-tennis
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