9/16/2026 10:30:00 AM | Men's Tennis
The former National Champion is set to compete in the two-day tournament beginning on Sept. 18
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Former Alabama standout Filip Planinsek will represent Slovenia at the Davis Cup beginning Saturday, Sept. 18, in Ljublijana, Slovenia.Â
During the two-day tournament, Planinsek and the national team will face Israel in the first round of qualifying in World Group II. The winner will advance to compete for a spot in the World Group I playoffs that is scheduled for February 2027.
Match InformationÂ
- Date: Sept. 18-19Â
- Location: Ljublijana, SloveniaÂ
- Venue: Tennis Academy BreskvarÂ
Filip Planinsek Notes
- The tournament will mark the fourth time Planinsek has represented Slovenia
- Planinsek will enter this weekend's event with a trio of singles wins victories at the Davis Cup, with his most recent coming earlier this year against TürkiyeÂ
- Currently ranked No. 483 on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) live ranking singles list after 14 months on the tour following graduation from Alabama in 2025Â Â
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