This weekend, the tennis spotlight turns to Ismaning, a picturesque Bavarian town just outside Munich, as Germany, Turkey, and Belgium prepare to clash in Group F of the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs. With only the group winner earning a coveted spot in the 2026 Qualifiers, every match promises intensity, national pride, and high-quality tennis.
Germany will look to capitalize on home advantage and strong support from local fans, while Belgium and Turkey arrive determined to upset the hosts and secure progression on the indoor hard courts in Ismaning.
Late Roster Drama for Germany
Team Germany will compete with Eva Lys, Ella Seidel, Anna-Lena Friedsam, Jule Niemeier, and Tessa Brockmann. Only two minutes before the nomination deadline, the ITF granted approval for a last-minute line-up change.
With Laura Siegemund ruled out due to injury, 19-year-old Brockmann has been called up to make her debut for Germany’s Billie Jean King Cup team.
“First of all, a big thank you to Tessa,” said team captain Rainer Schüttler during media day on Thursday. “We called her yesterday afternoon during training in Itzehoe (Northern Germany). She immediately agreed, dropped everything, and caught the last flight to Munich last night.”
