
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Former Alabama tennis player Filip Planinsek will represent Slovenia in the Davis Cup starting Saturday, September 18, in Ljublijana, Slovenia.
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Over two days, Planinsek and his teammates will compete against Israel in the first round of qualifying for World Group II. The winning team will advance to the World Group I playoffs scheduled for February 2027.
Match details are as follows:
- **Date**: September 18-19
- **Location**: Ljublijana, Slovenia
- **Venue**: Tennis Academy Breskvar
This tournament marks the fourth time Planinsek has represented Slovenia. He enters the event with three singles victories at the Davis Cup, including a win earlier this year against Türkiye. As of now, Planinsek is ranked No. 483 on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) live singles rankings, having spent 14 months on tour after graduating from Alabama in 2025.