Overview
- Ben Shelton defeated Hubert Hurkacz to reach the US Open third round on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, and Trinity Rodman was courtside wearing a black crop top that read "I love my boyfriend."
- Rodman’s brief celebratory dance after Shelton’s win went viral and she posted a full outfit photo to Instagram on Sept. 3 with the caption "My turn to serve."
- An on‑air ESPN label referring to her as "Ben Shelton’s girlfriend" drew viewer criticism for downplaying her athletic credentials, though some reports say Rodman does not object to that description.
- Rodman is balancing Washington Spirit and USWNT duties during the NWSL season, creating the possibility of scheduling tradeoffs if Shelton continues a deep Grand Slam run.
- The couple, who went public in March 2025 after Rodman messaged Shelton on Instagram, have turned recurring mutual appearances into a cross‑sport branding moment that will likely drive further media attention and shape how athletes use personal moments for visibility.