Soccer star Trinity Rodman was present in the stands at Flushing Meadows to support her boyfriend, Ben Shelton, during his U.S. Open semifinal match against Frances Tiafoe.
Rodman, a forward for the Washington Spirit, has been a consistent presence at Shelton's matches throughout the tournament. For Friday night's all-American semifinal, she traveled from Washington, where she is expected to return for her team's training just two days before their next game.
She was seen wearing a blue shirt and matching miniskirt, accessorized with a white cap worn backward. Rodman also debuted a new look, sporting fiery red hair for the occasion. The Washington Spirit is scheduled to play the Boston Legacy on Sunday, making it unlikely Rodman will be able to attend the men's final if Shelton advances.
This appearance comes days after Shelton did not mention Rodman in his victory speech following his quarterfinal win over Carlos Alcaraz. The match concluded at 3:33 a.m. ET. During his speech, Shelton thanked his coaches, team, and the city of New York, mentioning his "best friend and sister" and humorously suggesting they should be given the day off work.
As the camera panned to his players' box, Rodman appeared to shrug her shoulders, with Shelton's friend seen laughing. When Shelton concluded his speech, Rodman was observed gesturing his "phone down" celebration.
