While some find romance in grand displays, athletes Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman often communicate through more understated affection. Their connection was first hinted at through playful TikTok banter in early March 2025. Shelton even posted a video with Jorijana and GloRilla’s ‘ILBB2’ where he casually asked, “T****** wsp with u.” Their relationship became official on March 17 earlier this year, with Shelton’s Instagram reveal, charming fans. Since then, they’ve emerged as a beloved couple, frequently seen supporting each other at their respective matches. Recently, Trinity offered a particularly sweet and subtle demonstration of her support for Ben.
Rodman’s courtside appearances are becoming a regular sight. She first popped up in Shelton’s box at the BMW Open in Munich, where her presence seemed to spark something special: Shelton pulled off a thrilling comeback win in three sets against Francisco Cerundolo. Since then, she’s been a fixture at his matches, and the couple’s playful energy is hard to miss-even during tense moments. Remember when Shelton flashed his dribbling skills and grinned up at her in the stands?
On Sunday, Rodman was all smiles in Ben Shelton’s corner at the Madrid Open this Sunday, turning heads not just for her star power but for the sweet little “B” necklace she wore-clearly a nod to her boyfriend. The NWSL standout was spotted cheering Shelton on during his third-round match against Jakub Mensik.
The match didn’t go Shelton’s way, with the Czech player clinching a dominant 6-1, 6-4 win, but Rodman’s support never wavered. Fans couldn’t help but notice her necklace and matching David Yurman chain, a style move that Shelton himself often rocks. One X user summed it up perfectly: “B necklace Ben’s David Yurman chain Trin takes her wag duties very seriously iktr.”
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Ben’s David Yurman chain
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Fashion statements seem to be a love language for these two. Just last Friday, Shelton was left speechless by Rodman’s latest campaign with Oakley. The soccer star’s black-and-white photoshoot for the premium eyewear brand went viral, and Shelton dropped a “” in the comments, making it clear he’s her biggest fan. Their mutual admiration is always on display, whether it’s a runway moment or a courtside cameo.
But the support goes both ways. Shelton was spotted in the stands at a Washington Spirit game on March 28. The American lefty cheered Rodman on as her team secured a 2-0 win over Bay FC. The NWSL’s official Instagram even welcomed him with a playful “hey Ben Shelton, welcome to the NWSL ,” sharing a photo of the couple’s post-game hug that had fans swooning.
It’s wild to think they’ve only been public for about a month. The couple made their relationship Instagram official in mid-March with a sweet elevator selfie-Rodman kissing Shelton on the cheek, both of them grinning ear to ear. The post set social media abuzz, with fans celebrating the “hard launch” and their adorable chemistry. Rodman’s comment, “Shooters shoot, I guess ,” only fueled the excitement.
It’s only been a month since the two have gone public, and it’s already capturing hearts all over! How does Shelton feel about this?
Ben Shelton opens up about his relationship since going public
Ben Shelton is still wrapping his head around just how much buzz his relationship with Trinity Rodman has created. In his exclusive chat with Us Weekly, dated April 14, Shelton admitted, “I was sure some people would talk about it, but I didn’t think it would be a break the Internet type of thing.” He’s always been pretty chill about sharing glimpses of his life on social media, saying, “If I have a serious girlfriend, then posting about it on Instagram isn’t that crazy.”
But life as a power couple in sports isn’t all cute selfies and viral moments. Shelton opened up about the real challenges he and Rodman face, especially with their packed schedules. “You gotta make sacrifices sometimes,” he explained. “It’s just the life that we live. The lives that we live right now and for the foreseeable future. I think that you have to have two selfless people in a situation like this, and I think we have that.”
Despite the grind, both athletes have been spotted hyping each other up from the stands- Rodman for Shelton’s tennis matches, and Shelton for Rodman’s soccer games. Five games into the NWSL season, Rodman’s Washington Spirit are sitting pretty in third place with four wins and a single loss. Meanwhile, Shelton, ranked World No. 13, holds a 14-8 record this season and recently made a splash by reaching the ATP 500 final in Munich, where Rodman showed up courtside for the first time.
Shelton’s singles run in Madrid may be over, but he’s still alive in the doubles draw, teaming up with former World No. 1 Rohan Bopanna. Maybe with Rodman’s support, there’s still some magic left for Shelton in Madrid. What do you think? Can this dynamic duo keep the good vibes rolling and spark another run? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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