Our favorite tennis couple Ben Shelton and his professional soccer playing girlfriend Trinity Rodman are teaching each other his and her respective sports.
Rodman recently confessed that Shelton is a really good soccer player, and her tennis game is improving.
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In fact, she recently did something that is not easy for his ATP counterparts.
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Tennis – U.S. Open – Flushing Meadows, New York, United States – September 13, 2026 Ben Shelton of the U.S. serves during his men’s singles final match against Germany’s Alexander Zverev IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Geoff Burke Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters (Reuters)
Rodman said she returned a full speed Shelton serve. She admitted that he told her where he was going to put the ball, but regardless, that was an over 100 mile per hour missile coming at her.
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Both are generous and supportive of each other. It is rare to see two professional athletes, at the height of their careers and among the top players in their respective sports, thrive in such a healthy relationship.
There is no evidence of ego or attention-getting behaviors from either.
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Prior to his arrival in Shanghai, we have not seen Shelton play since the US Open final in September.
He started off strong with a Round of 64 win as he celebrated his 24th birthday on October 9.
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Shelton is vying for a spot in his second straight ATP Finals, the invite-only event for the top eight points earners of the season. He is currently fourth. Jannik Sinner, the second highest point earner is out for the rest of the season.
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