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Relegation is in danger: German tennis heroines have to win against Belgium!
German tennis players will fight to stay in the Billie Jean King Cup against Belgium on November 15th in Ismaning.
Relegation is in danger: German tennis heroines have to win against Belgium!
In the Ismaning Tennis Park, not far from Munich, Germany's tennis players face a decisive challenge in the Billie Jean King Cup. Despite a heavy opening defeat against Turkey 1:2, the hopes of staying in the World Group have been preserved thanks to an unexpected turn of events. Belgium, the opponent in the upcoming duel, also scored points in the playoff tournament and beat Turkey 2-1 in an exciting match. This constellation gives Germany the chance to avoid relegation to the second division if they can secure a clear win against the Belgians on Sunday. Nord24 reports that the decision will be made on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
The course of the tournament brought some emotional ups and downs. If Turkey had also won against Belgium, Germany's relegation would have been sealed. So it remains exciting because only the winner from the group of three has the opportunity to qualify for the 2026 World Group. For the German players, who have been in the top league of the competition since 2014, the home game in Bavaria is of great importance. Captain Rainer Schüttler emphasizes that the support of the fans can be crucial for success.
A look at the opponents
The Belgians have been strong so far in the playoffs. Hanne Vandewinkel defeated Zeynep Sonmez in an intense match 6:4, 6:4 and secured the decisive points for her team. In the final doubles, the Belgians also emerged as winners. Ayla Aksu had previously won the first singles match against Sofia Costoulas 6:3, 6:1, which at first glance shows the strength of the Belgian team. But the German players have also had tough battles this season. In the spring they suffered clear defeats against the Netherlands and Great Britain and thus missed out on a place in the final round.
The team around the German Tennis Federation (DTB) is aware that the threat of relegation can only be averted with a strong team performance. DTB President Dietloff von Arnim describes the event in Ismaning as a highlight for German tennis and the Bavaria region. It is the first event by a German national tennis team in Bavaria since 2013. This underlines the importance of the game and the pressure on the players.
Ready, set, go!
On Sunday we will see whether the German women can rise to the challenge with the necessary fighting spirit and the support of the home fans. Every point counts and every shot can be decisive, as captain Schüttler emphasizes. The players are ready to give everything to stay in class and represent the nation in international tennis. The backdrop in Ismaning could be the key to success. We are excited to see how the situation will develop and wish the German team much success!