Ben Shelton joins US Davis Cup team after US Open final loss
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Ben Shelton has been named to the U.S. Davis Cup team set to face the Czech Republic in Prague later this week. This comes after his loss to Alexander Zverev in the U.S. Open final on September 10. Shelton, who ranks No. 4 following the tournament, will also participate in the Laver Cup in London the following weekend. The U.S. team includes Learner Tien, Martin Damm, Christian Harrison, and Austin Krajicek, while Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul have withdrawn. The matches against the Czech Republic are scheduled for September 15 and 16.
- •Shelton confirmed for U.S. Davis Cup team on September 14.
- •U.S. faces Czech Republic in Prague on September 15 and 16.
- •Shelton lost to Zverev in his first Grand Slam final on September 10.
- •Learner Tien and Martin Damm receive their first Davis Cup nominations.
- •Team World for Laver Cup includes Shelton next weekend.
- 5:05 PMESPN Tennis — No rest for Shelton; heading to Davis, Laver Cups
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton going straight from the US Open final to Davis Cup and Laver Cup
"Shelton was confirmed on Monday for the U.S. Davis Cup team that will play the Czech Republic in Prague this week. Then he'll join Team World for the Laver Cup in London the following weekend. Shelton lost to Alexander Zverev in his first Grand Slam final on Sunday.
"U.S. Open runner up Ben Shelton has confirmed he'll play for the U.S. Davis Cup in Prague this week then join Team World for the Laver Cup in London the following weekend.
Sources
External links- ESPN TennisSep 14, 2026, 5:05 PMNo rest for Shelton; heading to Davis, Laver Cups
U.S. Open runner up Ben Shelton has confirmed he'll play for the U.S. Davis Cup in Prague this week then join Team World for the Laver Cup in London the following weekend.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 3:38 PMBen Shelton going straight from the US Open final to Davis Cup and Laver Cup
Shelton was confirmed on Monday for the U.S. Davis Cup team that will play the Czech Republic in Prague this week. Then he'll join Team World for the Laver Cup in London the following weekend. Shelton lost to Alexander Zverev in his first Grand Slam final on Sunday.
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