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In the photo above: Dr. Klaus Gutberlet, Managing Director of the Autohaus Ulmen Group in Düsseldorf, and Dietloff von Arnim, President of the German Tennis Federation.
The Davis Cup season 2026 kicks off at Castello Düsseldorf against Peru – world-class tennis, strong partners and modern mobility.
The German Davis Cup team will open its journey to the Davis Cup Finals 2026 in Bologna with a high-profile home match in North Rhine-Westphalia.
On February 6th and 7th, 2026, the team will face Peru at the Castello Düsseldorf. This will once again put Düsseldorf at the center of international tennis.
Davis Cup Düsseldorf: A step towards the 2026 Finals
This match marks the first crucial milestone on the road to the finals in Italy. The Castello Düsseldorf, an established venue that has repeatedly proven its ability to host top-level international events, will serve as the venue.
Fans can look forward to intense team tennis, great emotions and sporting excitement.
German squad with experience and potential
Captain Michael Kohlmann is relying on a balanced mix of experience and youthful dynamism for the Davis Cup opener in 2026.
The German squad includes Jan-Lennard Struff, Yannick Hanfmann, Justin Engel, Tim Pütz and Kevin Krawietz.
With this lineup, Germany enters the qualifying round against Peru with high ambitions.
Modern chauffeur service at the Davis Cup 2026
The Davis Cup in Düsseldorf is also making waves off the court. The Ulmen car dealership, together with... BYD the official shuttle service for players, officials and VIPs.
Modern electric and hybrid vehicles from the world's largest manufacturer in this segment will be used – as sedans, SUVs and station wagons.
The focus is clearly on comfortable and future-oriented mobility, in keeping with the international aspirations of the event.
Partnership between elite sport and mobility
The collaboration combines top sporting performance with innovative vehicle technology.
Dr. Klaus Gutberlet, Managing Director of the Autohaus Ulmen Group, explains: “The Davis Cup stands for international excellence, team spirit and emotions – values with which we strongly identify. Together with BYD, we are delighted to support this important sporting event with a sustainable mobility concept.”
The German Tennis Federation (DTB) also welcomes the partnership. Dietloff von Arnim, President of the DTB, says: "We are delighted that we were able to secure BYD and Autohaus Ulmen as a high-performing mobility partner for our home tournament in Düsseldorf at short notice."
A sporting and economic highlight for the region
The Davis Cup 2026 brings together top international sport and strong regional economic partners.
For Düsseldorf and North Rhine-Westphalia, the event is a sporting and economic highlight at the beginning of 2026 – with national and international appeal.
The Autohaus Ulmen Group looks back on over 100 years of company history and is today one of the leading car dealership groups in the Rhineland.
Sierks Media / © Photos: Autohaus Ulmen Group (2), German Tennis Federation (1)
