Team Europe’s Hubert Hurkacz and Andrey Rublev faced off with the American pair – Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton. John McEnroe guided Team World to their second straight Laver Cup victory. After winning the Laver Cup in London last year, Team World successfully defended their title.
Ben Shelton expressed his feelings on the court after the win and said: “It’s been crazy for me and I’ve enjoyed being in a team environment. I’ve enjoyed playing for Johnny Mac. Team World really brought the energy this week.”
Team World go back-to-back in Vancouver.#LaverCup
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 25, 2023
Ben Shelton in 2023
Currently ranked no.19 (career-high), Shelton played his last match on the 22nd of September when he overcame world no.44 Arthur Fils 7-6(4) 6-1 in the round robin in the Laver Cup (draw).
Until now, during this year Shelton achieved a composed 20-23 match record. Ben Shelton’s best result of the current season was reaching the semifinal in the Cagliari Challenger and at the U.S. Open.
He is also scheduled to play in Tokyo (Rakuten Japan Open). The main draw will start on the 16th of October.
