Tennis Bundesliga (men)
| Most recent season or competition: 2019 | |
| Sport | Tennis |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 |
| No. of teams | 10 |
| Country | Germany |
| Confederation | DTB |
| Most recent champion(s) | TK Grün-Weiss Mannheim (7th title) |
| Most titles | TC Blau-Weiss Neuss (10 titles) |
| Sponsor(s) | Tennis Point |
| Relegation to | 2. Bundesliga |
| Official website | www.tennis-point-bundesliga.de |
The Tennis Bundesliga or 1. Bundesliga is the top level of the German tennis league system. It was formed in 1972. Contested by 10 clubs it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga (formed in 2001). Seasons are usually played in the months of July and August.
Each team plays nine matches, one against each other team. A match between team consists of four singles matches followed by two doubles matches.
The company Tennis Point sponsors the league and has acquired the naming rights in 2009, which resulted in the official title of the competition being Tennis-Point-Bundesliga.
The 2019 season was the 48th season of the competition. 53 clubs have been part of the league since its inception. The most successful club is TC Blau-Weiss Neuss, winner of 10 championships. The reigning champions are TK Grün-Weiss Mannheim.
The 2020 season was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.