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Ben Shelton joins US Davis Cup team after US Open final loss

9 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 9:01 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Ben Shelton joins US Davis Cup team after US Open final loss
Summary

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includes Learner Tien, Martin Damm, Christian Harrison, and Austin Krajicek, while Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul have withdrawn.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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 9:56 PMESPN Tennis — Shelton loses again in Davis Cup as Czechs oust U.S.
  • 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton reacts after losing his first match since the US Open final at Davis Cup
  • 5:02 AMESPN Tennis — Shelton falls in Davis Cup; U.S. tied with Czechs
  • 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Shelton loses in Prague, South Korea eye Davis Cup finals
  • 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton Should Skip Davis Cup and Laver Cup
  • 9:22 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton puts USA first with Laver Cup withdrawal after US Open final run
  • 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton’s Davis Cup record as he prepares to play first match since US Open final defeat
  • 5:05 PMESPN Tennis — No rest for Shelton; heading to Davis, Laver Cups
What they're saying
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Ben Shelton suffered a hangover from his US Open final defeat when he lost 6-4, 6-4 to Jiří Lehečka in the US team's Davis Cup round two qualifier in the Czech Republic. The tie sits at 1-1 ahead of Saturday's doubles and reverse singles after Learner Tien opened up for the US with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Jakub Menšík on the indoor hardcourt.

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Ben Shelton has spent much of 2026 proving that he belongs among the very best players in the world. After reaching his first Grand Slam final at the US Open and climbing to a career-high No. 4, the temptation is understandable: keep playing, keep riding the momentum and say yes whenever an opportunity to compete …

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Ben Shelton has withdrawn from the Laver Cup following his run to the US Open final, choosing instead to travel directly to the Czech Republic for Davis Cup duty with Team USA. Shelton reached the US Open final just days ago before crossing the Atlantic to join the American squad.

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