Trinity Rodman seen in tears as Ben Shelton loses US Open final
Soccer player Trinity Rodman was observed crying in the stands while boyfriend Ben Shelton delivered his post-match speech after losing to Alexander Zverev in the US Open men's final.
Trinity Rodman, a forward for the Washington Spirit, was spotted wiping away tears in the stands during the trophy ceremony for the US Open men's final on Sunday. Her boyfriend, American tennis player Ben Shelton, was defeated by top seed Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Rodman, who wore a shirt bearing Shelton's name, arrived after completing a league match for the Spirit earlier that day and joined Shelton's mother in the audience.
Zverev mentioned Rodman in his victory speech, saying, "Trinity, I thought you had a game today, no? Well done to you as well. You’re the lucky charm," adding that she is usually a lucky charm.
When asked about Rodman's late arrival, Shelton said, "It means everything. I knew she was coming... It means a lot, same with my family and friends. So many people have showed up for me and that’s what this is all about."
Rodman has balanced her NWSL commitments with supporting Shelton throughout the tournament, and the couple has been publicly together since March 2025.