The German women's tennis team has a chance to remain in the Billie Jean King Cup World Group thanks to Belgium's win over Turkey. The decisive match against Belgium is scheduled for Sunday in Ismaning. A clear victory could avert relegation despite the earlier loss to Turkey.
Relegation to the second division has been averted for now. The German women's tennis team can defend its place in the Billie Jean King Cup World Group after Belgium won 2:1 against Turkey at the playoff tournament in Ismaning near Munich.
Germany surprisingly lost 1:2 to Turkey on Friday. Had the Turkish team also beaten Belgium, Germany's relegation would have been sealed. Now, the decisive match of the DTB selection against Belgium takes place on Sunday at 13:00. Only the winner of this playoff trio qualifies for the World Group in 2026.
Germany has been in the top class of the competition without interruption since 2014; it was previously known as the Fed Cup. Belgium's wins came from Hanne Vandewinkel over Zeynep Sonmez 6:4, 6:4, and the closing doubles. The first singles was won by Ayla Aksu over Sofia Costoulas 6:3, 6:1.
This tough battle highlights the drama of the playoffs and gives the German team renewed hope for staying in the class.