Ben Shelton’s girlfriend, Trinity Rodman, expressed happiness over her boyfriend’s latest achievement in Basel. The American tennis star picked up his first victory since returning from a painful left shoulder injury, and Rodman was quick to celebrate his hard-fought win online.
Ben Shelton Makes a Triumphant Return After Retirement at the US Open
The 23-year-old was forced to retire during his third-round clash against France’s Adrian Mannarino at the 2025 US Open after suffering a painful left shoulder injury. Up to that point, the American had been pushing the veteran to a fourth set before landing awkwardly on his left arm during a lunge.
The pain was immediate, and though Shelton attempted to continue, his father and coach, Bryan Shelton, eventually made the tough call to halt the match. This marked the first retirement of Shelton’s professional career.
The setback sidelined him from key tournaments, including the Davis Cup qualifiers, the Laver Cup, and the Japan Open. After a rusty return at the Shanghai Masters earlier this month, where he fell in the opening round to David Goffin in straight sets, Shelton seemed determined to find his rhythm at the Swiss Indoors Basel, where he finished runner-up in 2024.
Seeded second, he battled Polish qualifier Kamil Majchrzak in his opening round and pulled off a dramatic 6-7(2), 6-3, 7-6(7) comeback, saving two match points along the way.
Speaking after the match, Shelton acknowledged how special this win felt. “I knew it was going to be a tough one,” he said in his on-court interview, as shared by Tennis Channel on Instagram. “You know, my first match that I’ve won since getting injured, and yeah, just really happy that I was able to create a little bit of momentum and get myself going here in Switzerland.
Trinity Rodman Beams in Pride Over Shelton’s Comeback Victory
Shortly after the clip was posted, Rodman, a forward for the U.S. Women’s National Team and Washington Spirit, reposted the video to her Instagram Stories with the caption, “Proud of u always.”
She later commented on Shelton’s Instagram post, where he shared a carousel of photos from the match, writing, “He back 😘😍.”
Shelton and Rodman have been dating since early 2025. Their relationship first went public when the two shared photos on social media, instantly becoming one of sports’ most talked-about young couples.
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Known for supporting each other’s careers despite busy schedules, the pair often shares glimpses of their relationship online. Rodman balances her National Women’s Soccer League fixtures with the Washington Spirit, while Shelton travels on the ATP Tour.
Looking ahead, Shelton advanced to the second round, where he will take on Jaume Munar. This will be their fourth meeting on the ATP Tour, with the Spaniard holding a 2-1 lead in their head-to-head record.
