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Newly minted World No. 4 Ben Shelton has withdrawn from the Laver Cup and might be changed by fellow American Brandon Nakashima.
Shelton reached the finals of the US Open in New York, which upped his workload to 17 matches in the course of the North American hardcourt summer time swing. He’s additionally representing the USA within the Davis Cup this week in Czechia.
The 25-year-old Nakashima is having fun with a career-high rating of 16 as he participates in his first Laver Cup. The California native who performed one yr on the College of Virginia just lately reached the ultimate of the Canada Open, the place he misplaced to Shelton, and the semifinals on the Cincinnati Open earlier than shedding to Francis Tiafoe.
“I’m actually excited to be making my Laver Cup debut in London," Nakashima stated in a press release. “It’s an occasion I’ve all the time dreamed of taking part in, and I can't wait to be a part of Crew World, competing alongside the blokes and taking part in for Andre (Agassi) and Pat (Rafter). Wanting ahead to attending to The O2 and doing every part I can to assist the workforce.”
Nakashima will give Crew World captain Agassi his third Laver Cup rookie on the roster. Alexander Bublik and Learner Tien are additionally making their debuts at The O2 Area in London.
The Laver Cup might be contested from Sept. 25-27.
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