Angelique Kerber won her singles match and helped decide the mixed doubles victory that gave Germany a 2-1 win over Australia and a spot in the Hopman Cup final against Switzerland.
Germany have won the Hopman Cup twice, but not since Boris Becker and Anke Huber teamed up in 1995.
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However, they must now beat Swiss great Roger Federer and partner Belinda Bencic to add a crown in 2018.
Federer narrowly missed out on making the final with Bencic last year, but now has the chance to add a second Hopman crown after winning in 2001 alongside Martina Hingis, when he was the tender age of 19.
When is the Hopman Cup final?
The final is on Saturday 6 January.
Play between Federer and Alexander Zverev is scheduled to start at 4pm (8am UK time).
What TV channel can I watch the Hopman Cup on?
Coverage of the Hopman Cup, will be shown by Eurosport in the UK.
Eurosport 1 and 2 is available to subscribers who have the Eurosport network as part of their package on channels 410/412 (HD) and 411/443 (HD).
Hopman Cup 2018 live stream
Fan who want to watch the Hopman Cup final online will have to buy a Eurosport Player pass.
Day passes cost £4.99 while an annual pass cost £29.99 and gives you access to both channels on a range of devices all year round.
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What are the odds?
Swizerland – 8/15
Germany – 11/8
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