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Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman revealed they had been dating on social media in March, which earned the cosigns of many of the couple’s close friends. Since their relationship reveal, they’ve shown up for each other in a big way, including at each other’s matches and on social media timelines.<\/p>\n
From playful social media trends to their rise as one of sports’ buzziest couples, here’s how Rodman and Shelton’s relationship has evolved.<\/p>\n
Rodman showed up in full support of Shelton at the second round of the US Open, where the 22-year-old defeated Pablo Carreno Busta in straight sets.<\/p>\n
After the match, Rodman had a question for Shelton that produced laughs in the post-match news conference: “How did it feel not serving faster than 135 today? … I just know you like to serve big and it wasn’t breaking 140 today.”<\/p>\n
As Rodman asked her question, Shelton put his face in his hand while smiling.<\/p>\n
“Why did you give her a question?” Shelton joked to the organizer.<\/p>\n
However, he still answered thoroughly.<\/p>\n
“It was cold outside,” Shelton said with a slight grin. “So I think that was the main reason. I was focused on hidden spots and I didn’t hit those spots, so maybe I should just serve bigger, but something I’ll definitely work on next time.”<\/p>\n
When Rodman wins, Shelton does as well. Following the Washington Spirit’s 3-2 win over Bay FC on Aug. 23, which took place at 7 p.m. ET, Rodman took an overnight flight from San Francisco to New York to support her boyfriend at the US Open.<\/p>\n
After defeating Ignacio Buse in the first round in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4, Shelton gave Rodman a shoutout.<\/p>\n
“My girlfriend took the red-eye from California last night to be here,” Shelton said as the crowd erupted with cheers.<\/p>\n
“My girlfriend took the red-eye from California last night to be here.”<\/p>\n
Ben Shelton shouts out Trinity Rodman for making his US Open match less than 24 hours after her NWSL game \u2764\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/NuFneJYbGL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ESPN (@espn) August 24, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n Rodman also wore a custom pair of pants to the match, with “Shelton” going down the front left pantleg and “Big Ben” on the front right. Photos of Shelton are featured on the back of him doing his signature “dialed in” celebration.<\/p>\n After Shelton notched his 100th win against Flavio Cobolli at the National Bank Open, Rodman’s victory was also on his mind.<\/p>\n That same night, Rodman returned to the field from injury and made a late game-winning goal to secure a 2-1 win over the Portland Thorns FC.<\/p>\n When Shelton was asked what moments stood out from his win, he replied with Rodman’s goal.<\/p>\n “I think Trinity Rodman scoring a goal,” Shelton said. “One-year anniversary from her incredible goal at the Olympics, hadn’t played in 100-something days and she goes in and in 15 minutes scores a banger. It’s pretty cool, especially [because] she was emotional. I’m always happy for her.”<\/p>\n Rodman and Shelton’s honeymoon phase seems far from over. Rodman shared a photo of the couple smiling at one another on Instagram with the caption: “Watching you with googly eyes.”<\/p>\n From the start of Shelton’s Wimbledon campaign to his loss to No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner, Rodman was there. She was a constant courtside presence, seated with Shelton’s family throughout his five-day run. During his opening-round match against Alex Bolt, she joined them up close, eyes fixed on the 22-year-old as he battled on the court.<\/p>\n The way Trinity Rodman looks at Ben Shelton \ud83e\udd79 pic.twitter.com\/9RKcgctc0w<\/a><\/p>\nAug. 3: Supporting each other from afar<\/h2>\n
July 5: Googly-eyed posts<\/h2>\n
July 3: Courtside support<\/h2>\n