Soccer star Trinity Rodman was in New York to support her boyfriend, tennis player Ben Shelton, during his first-round match at the US Open on Monday. The appearance came just one night after Rodman played in a soccer game in Washington.
Rodman, the 24-year-old daughter of NBA legend Dennis Rodman, has been a consistent presence at Shelton's matches over the past year and a half, balancing her attendance with her own professional commitments to the Washington Spirit.
During the match, Rodman was seen wearing a colorful Polo rugby shirt and was observed laughing with a friend in the stands. She also acknowledged photographers with a 'peace' sign. Shelton, seeded eighth in the tournament, faced Tallon Griekspoor. He dropped the first set 6-1 but rallied to win the second by the same score, eventually taking the third set in a tiebreak and the fourth set 6-2.
Rodman's own season with the Washington Spirit has been successful. The team currently holds second place in the NWSL standings, and Rodman is slated to potentially compete for a championship in November.
In her personal life, Rodman revealed in an interview on Kylie Kelce's 'Not Gonna Lie' podcast that she initiated contact with Shelton via direct messages. She described her opening message as "You're sick, fire emoji," which led to a response from Shelton within ten minutes.
Rodman recently signed a record three-year contract extension with the Washington Spirit. The deal is reportedly worth $1 million annually, making her the highest-paid player in NWSL history and, according to her agent, the highest-paid player worldwide in women's soccer.
Despite a recent battle with injuries, Rodman has been a key player for the Spirit this season. She has scored 10 goals in 22 games and recorded five assists, playing nearly every minute of the season. Rodman expressed satisfaction with her improved availability and performance, stating, "I'm just keeping my body right so I can stay on the field."