Ben Shelton withdraws from Laver Cup; Brandon Nakashima replaces him
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:12 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Ben Shelton has withdrawn from the Laver Cup, scheduled for September 25-27 in London. The new world No. 4 made this decision shortly after his runner-up finish at the US Open. In his place, Brandon Nakashima, currently ranked No. 16, will join Team World, captained by Andre Agassi. Nakashima expressed excitement about debuting in the event alongside his teammates. Despite missing the Laver Cup, Shelton will still compete for the United States in the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Czechia in Prague.
- •Shelton withdraws from Laver Cup following US Open
- •Brandon Nakashima replaces him in Team World
- •Laver Cup takes place September 25-27 in London
- •Nakashima eager to make Laver Cup debut
- •Shelton to play in Davis Cup tie against Czechia
- 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton withdraws from Laver Cup in London with Team World replacement named
"Shelton has withdrawn from the Ryder Cup-style event at The O2 Arena a few days after his US Open final run
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