Ben Shelton has confirmed his withdrawal from the upcoming Laver Cup, following a conversation with Team World captain Andre Agassi. Agassi emphasized the priority of players' physical and mental well-being over competing.
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Shelton’s decision comes after Jannik Sinner, the ATP No. 1 player, also announced his withdrawal from the China Open due to an ongoing knee injury. Sinner, who has not played since winning Wimbledon in July, will continue to recover and is not expected to return until the Masters tournament in Shanghai, should his condition improve.
Carlos Alcaraz, another prominent player, has recently discussed his struggles with injuries and the impact of scheduling in tennis, especially following late-night matches like the one against Shelton at the U.S. Open.
As the Laver Cup approaches, Team World will be without its highest-ranked player, Shelton, potentially impacting their chances to secure victory in the tournament.