“Of course Jan-Lennard’s absence weighs heavily because he is an absolute team player and we could always rely on him and his victories, especially in the Davis Cup,” said captain Michael Kohlmann.
Altmaier (24) is in the German team for the first time. “I’m sure he can help us against Switzerland,” said Kohlmann.
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Struff had led the selection of the German Tennis Association (DTB) to the quarterfinals last year at the final tournament in Malaga in the absence of Olympic champion Zverev. He won all three of his singles in the group against France, Belgium and Australia and was also successful in the knockout round against Canada.
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