Even without Alexander Zverev, the German tennis team made it to the Davis Cup finals.

The German tennis team qualified for the Davis Cup finals against Japan, even without Alexander Zverev. The world-class doubles pairing of Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz defeated Yosuke Watanuki and Takeru Yuzuki 6-3, 7-6 (7-4). In the second set, the German duo fended off three set points at 5-6.

Krawietz and Pütz secured the decisive 3-0 victory in the duel with the hosts in Tokyo. Jan-Lennard Struff and Yannick Hanfmann had already taken the lead on Friday, each winning a singles match.

Germany will thus advance to the final round, which will take place from November 18 to 23 in Bologna, Italy—possibly with Zverev. The world number three had withdrawn from the match against Japan due to strain, but could be back in Bologna.