Overview

• The U.S. roster for the Sept. 12–13 tie against Czechia features Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Reilly Opelka, and doubles veterans Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek.
• Ben Shelton withdrew after a left shoulder injury forced him to retire in his US Open third-round match against Adrian Mannarino.
• Tommy Paul pulled out following a season impacted by foot and abdominal issues and a five-set US Open loss to Alexander Bublik.
• The best-of-five qualifier in Delray Beach opens with two singles on Friday at 6 p.m., followed by doubles and two singles on Saturday starting at 2 p.m.
• The winner advances to the Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna on Nov. 18–23, with Tennis Channel set to carry U.S. coverage; captains may make up to three roster changes until the day before play.