Ben Shelton joins Andre Agassi's Team World roster for 2025 Laver Cup in San Francisco

Ben Shelton is a man in demand following his run to the Australian Open semifinals last month. The World No. 13 American, who also reached the last four in a breakout performance at the 2023 US Open, has been named to captain Andre Agassi's Team World for the 2025 Laver Cup, to be held at the iconic Chase Center in San Francisco from Sept. 19-21.

Shelton's participation was announced Thursday alongside the news that world No. 2 Alexander Zverev will compete for Team Europe at the event. Both players are currently at career highs in the ATP rankings.

With top-level pro men’s tennis returning to the Bay Area for the first time in over a decade, Laver Cup San Francisco promises an unforgettable showdown with an already star-studded lineup. Zverev joins World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz on Team Europe’s early roster, while Shelton teams with fellow American and World No. 4 Taylor Fritz, last year’s US Open finalist, for Team World.

The American Shelton, one of the sport’s fastest-rising stars, has excelled in team competitions since his college days with the Florida Gators. The former NCAA team and singles champion has also competed in Davis Cup for the U.S. at the 2024 Final 8. The 22-year-old will play in his third consecutive Laver Cup under the leadership of new Team World captain Agassi, an eight-time Grand Slam champion.

“Laver Cup brings out the best in players—it’s high stakes, high intensity and full of drama,” said Agassi. “Ben is an explosive talent and thrives in this team environment. He’s had a strong start to the season, and I’m focused on building a team that will be ready to take on Europe in September!”

“Nothing compares to Laver Cup,” added Shelton, who clinched the 2023 Laver Cup title with a doubles victory alongside Frances Tiafoe.