Nakashima replaces Shelton on Team World for Laver Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Ben Shelton has withdrawn from the Laver Cup and will be replaced by Brandon Nakashima on Team World, organizers announced. Shelton, ranked No. 4 after his recent U.S. Open runner-up finish, is set to participate in the Davis Cup starting Friday in the Czech Republic. Nakashima's inclusion marks his debut in the event. Team World will also feature Alex de Minaur, Taylor Fritz, Alexander Bublik, Learner Tien, and Francisco Cerundolo. The Laver Cup is scheduled for September 25-27 at the O2 arena in London.
- •Ben Shelton withdrew from the Laver Cup due to Davis Cup commitments.
- •Brandon Nakashima will make his Laver Cup debut.
- •Team World includes players like Alex de Minaur and Taylor Fritz.
- •The Laver Cup takes place September 25-27 in London.
- •Shelton reached a career-high ranking of No. 4 after the U.S. Open.
- 1:01 PMESPN Tennis — Nakashima replaces US Open runner-up Shelton for Laver Cup
- 12:42 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton withdraws from 2026 Laver Cup, to be replaced by Brandon Nakashima
- 11:46 AMYahoo Sports — US Open runner-up Ben Shelton withdraws from Laver Cup and is replaced by Brandon Nakashima
"U.S. Open runner-up Ben Shelton withdrew from the Laver Cup and will be replaced by 16th-ranked Brandon Nakashima on Team World, organizers announced Thursday. No reason was given for Shelton’s withdrawal but he's slated to play Davis Cup for the United States in the Czech Republic starting on Friday — less than a week after losing to Alexander Zverev in the U.S. Open final. Shelton is up to a career-high No. 4 in the rankings after reaching his first Grand Slam final.
"US Open runner-up Ben Shelton withdrew from the Laver Cup and will be replaced by 16th-ranked Brandon Nakashima on Team World, organizers announced Thursday.
"Brandon Nakashima will make his Laver Cup debut in place of Ben Shelton for Team World.
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External links- ESPN TennisSep 17, 2026, 1:01 PMNakashima replaces US Open runner-up Shelton for Laver Cup
US Open runner-up Ben Shelton withdrew from the Laver Cup and will be replaced by 16th-ranked Brandon Nakashima on Team World, organizers announced Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 12:42 PMBen Shelton withdraws from 2026 Laver Cup, to be replaced by Brandon Nakashima
Brandon Nakashima will make his Laver Cup debut in place of Ben Shelton for Team World.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 11:46 AMUS Open runner-up Ben Shelton withdraws from Laver Cup and is replaced by Brandon Nakashima
U.S. Open runner-up Ben Shelton withdrew from the Laver Cup and will be replaced by 16th-ranked Brandon Nakashima on Team World, organizers announced Thursday. No reason was given for Shelton’s withdrawal but he's slated to play Davis Cup for the United States in the Czech Republic starting on Friday — less than a week after losing to Alexander Zverev in the U.S. Open final. Shelton is up to a career-high No. 4 in the rankings after reaching his first Grand Slam final.
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