Why Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman’s Relationship Wins All the Points

Coming into the third Grand Slam of the year, Shelton is ranked No. 5 in the world—and is seeded No. 4, thanks to Carlos Alcaraz skipping the tournament as he continues his recovery from a wrist injury.

Of course, with great skill comes great expectations, and that’s where having a girlfriend who gets it comes in. Both athletes are adept at this point at shutting out the noise and thriving in the spotlight.

“Outside pressures do nothing but put your own expectations too high and start impacting every little detail of your game,” Rodman, whose father is Dennis Rodman, told Red Bull in May 2025.

Shelton said he tries “not to focus on proving myself as much as I focus on improving my game,” telling Thorne in April 2025, “Pressure is always there, but as we say in tennis, pressure is a privilege. I channel that into my game by staying present, fighting for every point, and seizing the energy on the biggest stage.”