# Ben Shelton professional tennis schedule updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ben-shelton-professional-tennis-schedule-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-17T12:12:30.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Following his debut in the US Open final, American tennis player Ben Shelton reached a career-high ATP ranking of number 4. Shelton initially announced a schedule that included representing the United States in the Davis Cup in Prague, followed by the Laver Cup in London, the Japan Open, and the Shanghai Masters.

However, Shelton subsequently withdrew from the Laver Cup scheduled for late September at London’s O2 Arena, citing a heavy workload from his recent US Open run and Davis Cup commitments. Brandon Nakashima, ranked world No. 16, was named as the replacement for Shelton on the Team World roster.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Brandon Nakashima replaces Ben Shelton for Laver Cup

American tennis player Ben Shelton has withdrawn from the Laver Cup in London, with Brandon Nakashima named as his replacement for Team World.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brandon-nakashima-replaces-ben-shelton-for-laver-cup

### 2026-09-15: Ben Shelton announces upcoming schedule after US Open final

After reaching his first Grand Slam final and a career-high ATP ranking of 4, Ben Shelton prepares for the Davis Cup in Prague and the Laver Cup.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ben-shelton-announces-upcoming-schedule-after-us-open-final

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