It’s always nice to see a sporting power couple, especially when both parties are excelling at their game and cheering the other one on. This year, the ‘it’ couple dominating the world of sports definitely seems to be Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman.

With fans getting a preview of Trinity Rodman being the supportive girlfriend to Shelton through Wimbledon, they’re also looking forward to watching the tennis star go and support his Olympic gold medalist girlfriend at her upcoming soccer games!

When asked in a recent post match interview if this is what would be on the cards, considering Rodman made her debut back from a back injury on the 3rd of August and is set to play some important games with the Washington Spirit, Shelton said, “Yeah, that’s the plan 100%. Hopefully. you know, she’s uh she’s been grinding to pull up to a lot of tournaments this year.” Shelton said of Rodman’s efforts to support him, despite the injury.

The world No. 6 added with an optimistic lilt, “At the beginning of the year, we were like, ‘Yeah, we’re not really going to see each other.’ And she’s been to um Munich, Madrid, Paris, Wimbledon, Mayora, DC, Cincy. Yeah, we’re doing all right.” So, soon enough we might be able to see Shelton chewing his gum at one of Rodman’s soccer matches! For those who remember, Rodman has a reputation for chewing gum constantly, and can be seen doing exactly this when she’s watching her boyfriend battle through tense moments on the court!

Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman, a match made in sporting heaven!

It’s quite ridiculous just how much of a power couple Shelton and Rodman are. For starters they both come from legendary sporting lineages. Ben Shelton is the son of Bryan Shelton, who was a star in his own right, once holding an ATP ranking of 55, and a recognized and respected college coach.

Bryan also coaches his Ben, and seems to be doing a fantastic job, considering where Shelton has got as the second highest ranked American player in the ATP rankings.

Then you have Trinity Rodman, who everyone surely knows is the daughter of NBA legend and Dennis Rodman. While, the soccer star and her father don’t have the closest of relationships, it is uncanny that Trinity too is borne into sporting royalty.

But all of that aside, Shelton and Rodman seem to simultaneously support each other whilst individually keeping their focus unchanging, which in itself is an inspiration. They seem to hold each other to higher standards, as was the takeaway from Rodman’s surprise question at Shelton’s post match press conference.

At the end of Shelton’s post match conference, he can be seen burying his face in his hands covering up laughter. Soon the audience realizes this is because moments prior, Rodman, who’d entered with his team, had raised her hand with a question. “How did it feel not being able to serve faster than 135 (mph) today?” Shelton’s girlfriend asked coyly. To which the tennis jokingly reached out to the moderator, ” “Why did you give her a question?” he said. Jokes aside though, the focus never shifted and Shelton chose to seriously address the question, ending the conference with, “Maybe I should have just served bigger. It’s something that I’ll definitely work on next time.” So Rodman not only managed to show up for her boyfriend, but also managed to give him some constructive criticism to better his game! She’s certainly a keeper.

Here’s to both athletes excelling in love and in life!

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