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Rodman Misses Shelton's US Open Final for Soccer Clash
13 Sep
Summary
- Trinity Rodman will miss Ben Shelton's US Open final due to her own soccer match.
- Rodman's NWSL game and Shelton's final overlap by one hour.
- The couple's relationship began with an Instagram message in March 2025.
Ben Shelton is set to compete in the most significant match of his career, facing Alexander Zverev in the 2026 US Open final this Sunday. However, he will not have the visible support of his girlfriend, soccer star Trinity Rodman. Rodman, daughter of NBA legend Dennis Rodman, has been a consistent presence cheering Shelton on throughout his journey to his first Grand Slam final.
Rodman faces a scheduling conflict as her professional soccer commitments require her presence elsewhere. She is scheduled to play for the Washington Spirit against Boston Legacy in an NWSL game at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday in Washington D.C. This game directly overlaps with Shelton's final, which is set to commence at 2:00 p.m. ET in New York.
The couple's relationship reportedly began with an Instagram message in March 2025, blossoming into a public romance shared on social media. They have been seen supporting each other at various sporting events. Notably, Rodman surprised Shelton in Montreal in August 2026 prior to his Canadian Open match, which he went on to win.
