Ben Shelton is expanding his social media presence, and he recently released a vlog in which he discussed his relationship with fellow athlete Trinity Rodman. Shelton and Rodman, a professional soccer player, made their relationship public in March 2025.
Rodman plays as a forward for the United States national team and the Washington Spirit in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). She has won the NWSL Championship, earned a spot on the NWSL Best XI, and was named NWSL Rookie of the Year, among other achievements.
Ben Shelton Reveals the Truth About Dating a Fellow Athlete
In his vlog titled “The Long Game,” Shelton mentioned that it’s “always cool” to have Rodman attend his games and spend time with him during tournaments. He humorously expressed that dating someone who understands sports can be “tough.”
The former World No. 5 revealed that Rodman has been giving him a “hard time” lately because when he has a “tough day,” she gives him a reality check about his poor performance during matches.
“It’s always cool to be able to play with her there, play in front of her, and kind of spend time with her during the tournament. She be giving me a hard time though. If I have a tough day or mentally I’m not there, she’s like, “What the h*ll you doing?” It’s tough dating someone who actually knows sports. She’s not going to be like, “Ah, good job.” Yeah. She be like, “You played terrible,” Shelton said.
Previously, Rodman shared how Shelton has been there for her, providing support when she needed it.
This year, Shelton won only one title: the 2025 Canadian Open. He finished as the runner-up at the BMW Open and reached the semifinals at the Australian Open, BOSS Open, and Citi DC Open. He also advanced to the quarterfinals at the Indian Wells Masters, Wimbledon, Cincinnati Open, and Paris Masters.
Ben Shelton’s First Tournament of 202 Season Will Be ASB Classic
Shelton will kick off his 2026 season by competing in the ASB Classic, scheduled for January 6 to January 11, 2026, at the Manuka Doctor Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. This marks his fourth consecutive appearance in the ASB Classic, having made his tournament debut in 2023.
“For me it’s been great preparation, great matches, and a place that I feel comfortable. I think that to start the year it’s nice to be somewhere that you’re comfortable and feels like home. I enjoy playing there,” Shelton said.
Shelton’s best result at the ASB Classic came in 2024. He was the top seed and began his campaign in the second round after receiving a first-round bye. He defeated Fábián Marozsán in his opening match and then eliminated Roberto Carballés Baena in the quarterfinals before losing to the eventual runner-up, Taro Daniel, in the semifinals.
