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Trinity Rodman Cheers Ben Shelton at US Open as Her Reported Record NWSL Deal Draws Attention

The courtside appearance underscores growing cross‑sport visibility for U.S. athletes.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Trinity Rodman watches the US Open tennis match, Image 2 shows Soccer player Trinity Rodman making a playful face and a peace sign at the US Open, Image 3 shows Ben Shelton of the U.S. celebrates winning his first round match at the U.S. Open
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8/31/26

Overview

  • Trinity Rodman attended Ben Shelton’s first‑round match at the US Open on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, as Shelton beat Tallon Griekspoor in four sets to advance to the second round.
  • The couple went public in March 2025 after first connecting on Instagram, with Rodman and Shelton both recounting that she sent the first direct message.
  • Rodman recently signed a reported multi‑year extension with the Washington Spirit that outlets have pegged at about $1 million per year, a figure described in coverage as a record for the NWSL.
  • Both athletes juggle heavy travel and season schedules but have made regular public showings for one another, from courtside attendance to social‑media posts and small gestures picked up by broadcasters.
  • Their visibility highlights two broader threads in coverage: the push for higher pay and profile in women’s soccer and how cross‑sport celebrity moments shape public attention for young U.S. stars.