Trinity Rodman will not be attending her boyfriend Ben Shelton’s first Grand Slam final at the US Open this Sunday. Her commitment to the Washington Spirit, a professional soccer team, conflicts with the tournament schedule, preventing her from being present for the match.
Rodman is expected to play in the Spirit’s NWSL match against Boston Legacy FC at 1 pm ET, while Shelton’s men’s singles final against Alexander Zverev is scheduled for 2 pm ET at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. The timing means Rodman cannot be in the stands for one of the biggest matches of Shelton’s career. The Washington Spirit are also chasing the top spot in the NWSL, making her match an important one.
Shelton, 23, is an American tennis player and the No. 8 seed at the US Open.
Shelton recently explained why their shared careers matter to their relationship, “Some people can say that it’s difficult to maintain a relationship where you have two professional athletes,” he told the ATP Tour. He reached his first Grand Slam final by beating Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals.
He had earlier beaten defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarterfinal.
Rodman Sets New NWSL Milestone with Goal Contributions
Rodman, a forward for the Washington Spirit, has made significant strides in her career since joining the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in 2021. This season, she achieved a personal best by scoring nine goals in the regular season. Additionally, she made history by becoming the youngest player in NWSL history to accumulate 60 goal contributions during regular-season play.
Washington’s game against Boston Legacy FC is at Audi Field and starts at 1 pm ET. The Spirit entered Sunday five points behind NJ/NY Gotham FC at the top of the table, with Washington still having a game in hand. The schedule leaves almost no room for Rodman to make the trip. Shelton’s final begins an hour later in Queens.
