Ben Shelton punched his ticket to the third round of the US Open after taking down Hubert Hurkacz on September 2, but it was his girlfriend, soccer superstar Trinity Rodman, who absolutely stole the show with her viral courtside celebration. You just had to see her.
This Is How You Cheer On Your Man
Rodman has been all-in on cheering for Shelton throughout the tournament, but last night’s display was something else entirely. As soon as that win was solidified and Shelton was heading to round three, Rodman busted out an epic little dance that immediately caught everyone’s attention. I mean, we’ve all been there, right? That pure, unadulterated joy when your guy wins. But Rodman took it to another level. And if the dance wasn’t enough to turn heads, her outfit for the night certainly sealed the deal. She sported a black cropped T-shirt with the clearest, most adorable message possible: “I love my boyfriend.” Seriously, talk about making a statement without saying a word! It was the kind of genuine, supportive energy that just makes you smile. She’s not just cheering; she’s *owning* that support.
From DM Slide To Courtside Queen
You know how some relationships just hit different? Rodman and Shelton are definitely one of those. Their whole story is pretty wild, actually, kicking off back in 2025 when Rodman made the first move and slid into Shelton’s DMs. She even called the moment “embarrassing” in an interview on Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” podcast. Picture this: “Everything I do is just embarrassing. I’m really embarrassed,” she told Kelce. “I said ‘You’re sick, fire emoji,’ That’s it… It worked, he responded within 10 minutes, so I win.” Talk about shooting your shot and nailing it! By March 2025, they were Instagram official, with Shelton posting a pic of Rodman kissing him in an elevator, and Rodman following up with her own photo of Shelton, playfully captioning it “Dibs.” It’s clear these two are each other’s biggest fans, with Rodman sitting courtside at his matches, and Shelton returning the favor at her games for the Washington Spirit.
Now, all eyes are on Shelton’s next challenge: his third-round showdown against Denis Shapovalov on September 4. You know Rodman will be there, bringing that same amazing energy. What kind of viral moment will she create next? You gotta watch.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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