ATP Ben Shelton Copa Davis 2026

Shelton wants the Davis Cup: "We have an outstanding debt"

Pedro de Pablos - 18 Sep 2026
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Shelton wants the Davis Cup: "We have an outstanding debt."

Ben Shelton has shown a great commitment to the United States in the Davis Cup 2026 by appearing in the qualifier this weekend against the Czech Republic less than a week after losing the US Open final to Alexander Zverev. In fact, his motivation is higher than ever, and he has acknowledged that he sees his country having a chance to win the competition again after 19 years.

The last time the United States won the Davis Cup was in 2007. Since then, generation after generation has fallen short, but this year Shelton believes it could be the right year. “It would mean so much to get back to the final of the Davis Cup. We have an unfinished business with the Davis Cup. We have a real chance to win it and I am looking forward to starting that journey here in the Czech Republic," he stated in the press conference.

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The United States remains the team with the most Davis Cups, with 32, but they haven't won since Andy Roddick, James Blake, and the Bryan brothers defeated Russia almost two decades ago. Ben does not underestimate the Czech Republic, but he is excited to experience something unknown to him until now. "I have never played a qualifying match away in the Davis Cup. It is something I have always longed for in my tennis career; I hope they come with a lot of energy and hostility," he continued.

Shelton understands the format of the Davis Cup perfectly having grown up in college tennis, which is why he is thrilled to help his country again. “For me, the team atmosphere, playing for something bigger than oneself, being part of something bigger than oneself is something I have always enjoyed since I played in college, and I believe that is the best part of this format." In theory, he will play two matches this weekend, taking the number 1 spot in a team that will try to return to the top.

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