Ben Shelton’s girlfriend American soccer star Trinity Rodman recently took to Instagram Live and gave fans an update on the American.
What Did Trinity Rodman Say About Ben Shelton?
Rodman is known for her Instagram Live sessions where she connects directly with fans and shares updates about her life and career. The 23-year-old soccer player often uses these platforms to discuss both her professional soccer commitments and personal experiences. During her most recent Instagram Live session, Rodman provided followers with an important update regarding Shelton’s current situation.
When fans asked Rodman about Shelton, the soccer star said:
“He’s in China right now for a tournament, which sucks because it’s a 12-hour difference and we barely talk.” In another interaction with her fans, she added that, “Ben’s good, he’s in China, so way too far away from me, that’s for sure.”
He’s good! https://t.co/M3klzYbEVX pic.twitter.com/BOjGdghUhk
— cam 🇯🇲 (@cammyreborn) September 28, 2025
This detail carries significant importance given the context of Shelton’s recent struggles with injury. The American tennis player was forced to retire from his third-round match at the US Open against Adrian Mannarino due to a left shoulder injury. This marked the first time in Shelton’s 178-match professional career that he had to retire from a contest.
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Following the US Open injury, Shelton missed several tournaments as part of his recovery process, working closely with medical professionals and physical therapy teams during his rehabilitation period. His presence in China suggests he is preparing for the upcoming Shanghai Masters tournament, which starts early October.
How Was Shelton’s Recovery Period?
During Shelton’s recovery period, he was frequently seen supporting Rodman in her Washington Spirit matches. The couple has maintained a strong, supportive relationship since making their romance public in March 2025. Rodman has been a regular presence at Shelton’s tennis matches throughout the year, attending Wimbledon, the BMW Open, and the US Open.
Their playful relationship was on full display when Shelton turned the tables and interviewed Rodman after one of her soccer matches in September. This came after Rodman had famously surprised him during his US Open press conference by asking about his serve speeds. The tennis star jokingly reminded her to “keep it positive” during his interviewing attempt, referencing her serve-speed question.
Recently, Rodman was featured on the cover of EA Sports FC 26, which drew a one-word reaction from Shelton, who simply commented “Cover” with a peeking eye emoji on her Instagram post, celebrating the achievement. While Rodman is currently in the United States for her soccer commitments with the Washington Spirit, Shelton’s presence in China indicates he is likely preparing for his return to competitive tennis.