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Coco Gauff will be a player-owner for the Florida franchise in the new season of World Team Tennis

Coco Gauff will be a player-owner for the Florida franchise that will compete in the new season of World Team Tennis

12 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Ben Shelton withdraws from 2026 Laver Cup, to be replaced by Brandon Nakashima | Sporting News Brandon Nakashima will make his Laver Cup debut in place of Ben Shelton for Team World.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Defeat in US Open R2 Nakashima lost to Alex Michelsen in the round of 64 of the US Open with a score of 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday.

Impact Nakashima committed 26 unforced errors in the match, five more than his opponent. He converted just one break point in three attempts, three fewer than Michelsen. Nakashima won 71 points in total, 20 fewer than Michelsen.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Races to second round in New York Nakashima won 6-2, 6-1, 6-0 over Sebastian Baez in the first round of the US Open on Monday.

Impact Coming off some strong showings ahead of the US Open, Nakashima stayed hot as he hammered the No. 51-ranked Argentine in straight sets to reach the second round after one hour and 30 minutes on court. The 25-year-old American posted his best result in New York in 2024 when he made the fourth round. Nakashima will play No. 46-ranked Alex Michelsen next.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Americans Gauff, Tiafoe, Nakashima and Pegula reach the semifinal round at Cincinnati Open

Frances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima won quarterfinal matches Friday night to set up one all-American men’s semifinal at the Cincinnati Open

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Brandon Nakashima knocks of Taylor Fritz in Cincinnati quarterfinal Deadspin | Brandon Nakashima knocks of Taylor Fritz in Cincinnati quarterfinal

AUGUST 22 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Brandon Nakashima knocks off Taylor Fritz in Cincinnati quarterfinal Deadspin | Brandon Nakashima knocks off Taylor Fritz in Cincinnati quarterfinal

AUGUST 22 • DEADSPIN.COM

Downs No. 6 seed in Cincinnati Nakashima won 7-6 (9), 4-6, 6-3 over Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals of Cincinnati on Friday.

Impact Nakashima made his second Masters 1000 semifinal in a row as he outlasted his No. 9-ranked countryman in three sets after two hours and 13 minutes on court. The 25-year-old American is up to a new career high of No. 16 in the world in the live rankings. Nakashima will play either No. 10 seed Lorenzo Musetti (1-2 H2H) or No. 17 seed Frances Tiafoe (1-6 H2H) next.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Fritz vs Brandon Nakashima preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction, & betting tips | Cincinnati Open 2026 Fixture: (6) Taylor Fritz vs (27) Brandon Nakashima

AUGUST 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Into another quarterfinal in Cincinnati Nakashima won 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3 over Nuno Borges in the fourth round of Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Impact Nakashima delivered his second three-set victory in as many days at this Masters 1000 event as he battled past his No. 47-ranked foe to reach the quarterfinals after two hours and 21 minutes on court. The No. 27 seed from the United States bombed 27 aces and saved all four break points he faced in the match. Nakashima will play either No. 6 seed Taylor Fritz (1-4 H2H) or Christopher O'Connell (2-0 H2H) next.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Brandon Nakashima continues summer giant-killer act in Cincinnati Deadspin | Brandon Nakashima continues summer giant-killer act in Cincinnati

AUGUST 19 • DEADSPIN.COM

WATCH: Daniil Medvedev kicks at back board, throws racket & knocks over microphones in brutal Brandon Nakashima loss at Cincinnati Open Daniil Medvedev's Cincinnati Open campaign came to an end in a dramatic fashion after a match of missed opportunities saw his emotions run high during a shocking loss to Brandon Na...

AUGUST 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Upsets No. 4 seed in Cincinnati Nakashima won 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4), 6-1 over Daniil Medvedev in the third round of Cincinnati on Tuesday.

Impact Nakashima stayed hot with his first win in four matches against the No. 7-ranked Russian as he battled across three sets to reach the fourth round after two hours and 52 minutes on court. The 25-year-old American improves to 29-16 on the season. Nakashima will play No. 47-ranked Nuno Borges next.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Daniil Medvedev vs Brandon Nakashima preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction & betting tips | Cincinnati Open 2026 Fixture: (4) Daniil Medvedev vs (27) Brandon Nakashima

AUGUST 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Off to good start in Cincinnati Nakashima won 6-2, 7-5 over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the second round of Cincinnati on Sunday.

Impact Fresh off a runner-up finish in Montreal, Nakashima maintained his momentum as he topped his No. 96-ranked countryman in straight sets after one hour and 21 minutes on court. The 25-year-old American is up to a new career-high ranking of No. 22 in the world. Nakashima will playa No. 4 seed Daniil Medvedev (0-3 H2H) in the third round.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Ben Shelton draws heavy boos at Canadian Open after getting in the middle of Toronto-Montreal rivalry Ben Shelton successfully defended his Canadian Open title by defeating compatriot Brandon Nakashima in straight sets in this year's final of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Montreal.

AUGUST 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Shelton successfully defends National Bank Open title, beating Nakashima in an all-American final

Ben Shelton successfully defended his National Bank Open title, beating Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (4) in an all-American final Thursday night

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Rafael Jodar faces massive fan backlash over controversial moment during Canadian Open SF: "Pathetic" Spanish prodigy Rafael Jodar has faced the heat from fans after his shoelace broke yet again during his straight-sets defeat against American youngster Brandon Nakashima at the Can...

AUGUST 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Shelton vs. Nakashima Prediction at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers – Thursday, August 13 Ben Shelton (No. 10 ranking) will face Brandon Nakashima (No. 31) in the final at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers on Thursday, Au...

AUGUST 13 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Ben Shelton vs Brandon Nakashima preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction & betting tips | Canadian Open 2026 Final Fixture: (5) Ben Shelton vs (28) Brandon Nakashima

AUGUST 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Deadspin | Ben Shelton, Brandon Nakashima set up all-U.S. final in Montreal Deadspin | Ben Shelton, Brandon Nakashima set up all-U.S. final in Montreal

AUGUST 13 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Brandon Nakashima downs Rafael Jodar to reach Montreal final Deadspin | Brandon Nakashima downs Rafael Jodar to reach Montreal final

AUGUST 13 • DEADSPIN.COM

Defending champ Ben Shelton, Brandon Nakashima set up all-American final in Montreal

Defending champion Ben Shelton beat fellow American Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday night to advance to the National Bank Open final

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Makes biggest final of career Nakashima won 7-6 (3), 6-4 over Rafael Jodar in the semifinals of Montreal on Wednesday.

Impact Nakashima notched the biggest win of his career so far as he upset the No. 15-ranked Spaniard in straight sets across two hours and three minutes to reach his fifth final. The 25-year-old American's lone previous title came in 2022 in San Diego. Nakashima will try to secure his first Masters 1000 title in the final against either No. 5 seed Ben Shelton (0-5 H2H) or No. 12 seed Learner Tien (1-0 H2H).

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Coco Gauff will be a player-owner for the Florida franchise in the new season of World Team Tennis

US Open runner-up Ben Shelton withdraws from Laver Cup and is replaced by Brandon Nakashima

Americans Gauff, Tiafoe, Nakashima and Pegula reach the semifinal round at Cincinnati Open

Shelton successfully defends National Bank Open title, beating Nakashima in an all-American final

Defending champ Ben Shelton, Brandon Nakashima set up all-American final in Montreal