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Tennis Star & Soccer GF Face Scheduling Clash
9 Sep
Summary
- Ben Shelton aims for first Grand Slam final against Frances Tiafoe.
- Trinity Rodman has a soccer game scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
- Shelton's potential US Open final also falls on Sunday afternoon.
Tennis player Ben Shelton has reached the US Open semifinals following a career-best performance. His potential advancement to his first Grand Slam final on Sunday, September 14, 2026, presents a significant scheduling dilemma due to his girlfriend, Trinity Rodman's, professional commitments.
Rodman, a forward for the Washington Spirit women's professional soccer team, has a game scheduled for Sunday, September 14, 2026, at 1 PM EDT in Washington, D.C. Simultaneously, Shelton's US Open final is slated to begin at 2 PM EDT in New York City.
Soccer matches typically last around two hours, meaning Rodman would not be able to depart for New York until at least 3 PM. This scenario exemplifies the difficulties faced by successful athlete couples who may be unable to attend each other's major career events in real-time. Despite the conflict, it is anticipated that Rodman will devise a way to attend parts of the final, even if it means arriving mid-match.
