Torben Beltz, previously the successful coach of German tennis player Angelique Kerber, has been named as the new head coach of the German women's tennis team, stepping in after Rainer Schüttler's resignation following the team's descent from the elite group. The German team will start their campaign to regain their place among the top nations in the Billie Jean King Cup on April 7-11 in Portugal, after spending twelve years in the elite group. The position remained vacant for three months before Beltz's appointment, which was seen as a logical choice given his existing role since 2024 as the head coach for the women's team.

Beltz commented during his official introduction that he views this dual role as a "great thing" and a "meaningful" expansion of his professional profile. His excitement about taking on this new challenge is evident, and he looks forward to motivating the team towards their goal of reclaiming their status. With the men's team also featuring a situation where Michael Kohlmann holds dual roles as head coach and Davis Cup captain, the German Tennis Federation is making strategic decisions to bolster its competitive positions in international tennis.

The appointment of Beltz comes at a critical time for German women's tennis, which needs strong leadership to navigate back to elite competition. The upcoming matches in Portugal will be a vital test for Beltz's coaching strategies and for the players' readiness to rise to the challenge ahead. As the team prepares, the hopes of returning to the world group reflect a larger ambition for the future of German tennis on the global stage.