Ben Shelton is set to face the most significant challenge of his career as he takes on Alexander Zverev in the 2026 US Open final this Sunday. However, Shelton will be missing the support of his girlfriend, Trinity Rodman, who has been a familiar presence cheering him on throughout his impressive run to the Grand Slam final.
Rodman busy on Sunday
While Shelton aims to become the first American male to claim a major title since Andy Roddick’s 2003 US Open victory, Rodman has commitments of her own. The forward for the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT), having earned 57 caps, is scheduled to play for the Washington Spirit against Boston Legacy in a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) match starting at 1:00 p.m. ET in Washington, D.C. on Sunday.
This timing places her game just an hour before the US Open final between Shelton and Zverev begins in New York, meaning the couple will be occupied with their respective high-stakes contests simultaneously. Despite her absence from the stands, Rodman’s influence has been felt throughout Shelton’s journey, though this weekend she must focus on her own professional responsibilities on the soccer field.