Two years ago in Malaga, Germany suffered a bitter defeat. Of all people, the two players who guarantee points fluffed it back then.
The German Davis Cup team is seeking revenge at the final round in Malaga. “We still have a score to settle with the Canadians,” said national coach Michael Kohlmann ahead of the clash with the North Americans on Wednesday (12:00). Two years ago, the German team lost 1-2 in the quarter-finals.
The deciding duel was lost by the tennis doubles Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz. It was the only defeat of the duo in the Davis Cup so far.
Krawietz/Pütz come with a lot of self-confidence
This time, Krawietz and Pütz are traveling to Andalusia with a lot of self-confidence. On Sunday, the German doubles won the title at the ATP Finals in Turin, celebrating their greatest joint success to date. “Of course, we were all really happy for them. That will give them an extra push,” said Kohlmann.
In the semi-finals, Germany could then meet Spain, making it part of Rafael Nadal’s big farewell show. The 22-time Grand Slam tournament winner from Spain is ending his impressive career at the Davis Cup Finals.