Trinity Rodman’s Big Day Takes Priority as Ben Shelton Shares Rare Moments Pausing French Open Grind

Remember that unforgettable “hard launch” on IG that sent shockwaves through the worlds of USWNT and tennis? In March, Ben Shelton made it official with Trinity Rodman, daughter of NBA legend Dennis Rodman, and fans couldn’t get enough! She later joked, “Me seeing the Ben Shelton hard launch…then realizing I’m the girl.” And now, months later, as the French Open looms, love is still in the air. On Trinity’s special day, the 22-year-old tennis ace couldn’t help but celebrate the special day of his love with heartwarming flair. 

Tennis ace Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman made their relationship IG official on March 17, setting social media abuzz. Shelton posted a cozy ‘elevator selfie’ with Rodman, her arm draped around his neck as she kissed his cheek. The post, which included a shot of Shelton alongside his dad and a friend near a private jet, was captioned, “I been focused, but I’m steady climbin’, I’m nowhere near my peak.” The heartfelt gesture didn’t go unnoticed, though, as Trinity chimed in with a playful jab: “Shooters shoot I guess 🤭👀,” sealing the moment with charm and wit.

Just ten days later, Rodman returned the favor with her own IG post on March 27 as well, capturing a tender moment between the two. In the photo, Shelton, face hidden under a green baseball cap and tagged in the shot, leans against Rodman, who looks up at him affectionately. Her caption? “Dibs 🤭,” to which Shelton cheekily replied, “Whoever that is he won.” And as their romance continues to bloom, the tennis star, soon to grace the clay courts at Roland Garros, was seen celebrating Rodman’s birthday with, of course, his beloved by his side.

The 13th seed gave a heartfelt shoutout to his soccer star girlfriend, Trinity Rodman, on her 23rd birthday hours ago, melting hearts across social media. The tennis sensation took to IG to share a tender birthday message, writing, “Happy birthday beautiful girl. I love you.” Accompanying his sweet words were two intimate photos, one of the couple leaning in for a kiss and another showcasing the ‘Washington Spirit’ forward’s stunning birthday dress. The post instantly drew attention and admiration across the soccer as well as tennis fanbase, with fellow athletes like Ashley Sanchez and Sloane Stephens flooding the comments, the latter calling the duo a pair of “cuties” as well. 

But their romance isn’t confined to birthday tributes and social media posts, though. The couple has been spotted celebrating side by side at parties, and now, they’re taking their support to the courts and the field as well. On April 19, Trinity Rodman made a notable appearance in Ben Shelton’s players’ box during the SF of the BMW Open in Munich. It was the 1st time the USWNT star publicly cheered on her beau from such a close vantage point.

The newest birthday girl was then seen sitting next to Shelton’s father and coach, Bryan Shelton, during the match. In a heartwarming moment captured on IG, Bryan exchanged a smile with Rodman as they both clapped enthusiastically. It was a proud and supportive scene that showcased how deeply invested she is in Shelton’s journey on the ATP Tour.

And amidst the clay-court grind, Trinity Rodman has opened up about their relationship as well recently, a bond built on mutual love, admiration, and shared ambition!

“I’m obviously very happy,” Trinity Rodman shares her thoughts about being in a relationship with Ben Shelton

Trinity Rodman exemplifies the understanding that pressure is a privilege, a perspective shared by few. Consider the complexities of developing one’s identity as the child of a celebrated NBA athlete while concurrently pursuing a distinguished career in a distinct athletic arena. The 23-year-old soccer star once admitted the weight that came with her famous last name, saying, “Everything has always revolved around him.” But much like her boyfriend, Ben Shelton, Trinity found her voice and forged her own path, earning respect and recognition through sheer talent and determination early in her career in the soccer field.

Ben, too, has walked a similar road. The son of Bryan Shelton, a former professional tennis player and college tennis coach, Ben often found himself under the microscope. He has openly addressed the challenges of being a coach’s son, highlighting the considerable extra work undertaken to counterbalance the absence of “favoritism.” The parallel between their journeys is striking; both were raised in elite athletic families, both working tirelessly to be seen for their abilities.

Now, with the public eye still watching them, both Trinity and Ben have found a rhythm in handling the pressure. Trinity recently spoke about their relationship in an interview with ESPN, as she added, “I mean, I am just another person in a relationship that people know about it, so yeah, I’m obviously very happy, and hopefully some of the world is happy, but, yeah, I think you know, it’s in the public eye, and I can’t really do much about it.” she added.

As Ben looks to rebound at French clay following early exits in Madrid and Rome, he’ll hope that Trinity’s unwavering support from the sidelines fuels a deeper run on the Paris clay. Can he maintain his composure and aim for a deeper run in the tournament?