When tennis star Ben Shelton’s 2025 US Open journey came to an abrupt end due to injury, his biggest supporter was his girlfriend, U.S. soccer standout Trinity Rodman. Hours after Shelton was forced to retire from his third-round match against Adrian Mannarino on Aug. 29, Trinity took to Instagram to rally behind him.
Sharing a heartfelt message, she wrote, “You are strength and dedication. I love you and you’ll be back stronger.”
Ben Shelton Injury Update at the 2025 US Open
Shelton, one of the brightest young stars in American tennis, was leading when he suddenly grabbed his left shoulder and struggled to continue. Despite his competitive drive, the 22-year-old admitted the pain left him no choice but to stop.
“I never retired before,” Shelton said at a press conference after the match. “I’m not a guy who would retire if I could continue.”
His opponent, Adrian Mannarino, advanced by default, though he admitted it was bittersweet. The Frenchman even joked that it was the first time he’d “won a match from the toilets,” since he wasn’t on court when Shelton’s retirement was made official. Still, Mannarino added with sincerity, “Honestly, he probably would have won that match. I wish him the best.”
Trinity Rodman’s Instagram Message of Support
While the US Open loss stung, Shelton didn’t have to face it alone. Trinity quickly took to Instagram Stories with an encouraging note that captured her unwavering support. “You are strength and dedication,” she wrote. “I love you and you’ll be back stronger.” The post was a glimpse into how the soccer star balances her demanding career with being Shelton’s biggest cheerleader.
Trinity Rodman Cheering On Ben Shelton at Matches
This isn’t the first time Trinity has had her boyfriend’s back on the court. Just days before the injury, she made headlines when she jumped into one of his press conferences to ask a cheeky question after his win against Pablo Carreño Busta. “How did it feel not being able to serve faster than 135 today?” she teased.
Shelton cracked up before joking to the room, “Why’d you give her a question?” He later explained the cooler weather slowed his serve, showing just how easily the couple can mix humor with competition.
Ben Shelton’s Sweet Shoutout to Trinity Rodman
Their relationship is about showing up for one another. Shelton shared during his first-round win that Trinity had flown overnight to catch the match. “My girlfriend took the red eye from California last night to be here,” he told the crowd after his victory over Ignacio Buse. “So, we’re here for the long haul, just looking forward to it.”
That long-haul commitment is exactly what fans see now, as Trinity shifts from courtside supporter to recovery partner. Though Shelton’s US Open run was cut short, he’s expected to bounce back with the same determination that’s made him a rising star in tennis. With Trinity’s love and support, his return is already set to be one of the most anticipated comebacks in the sport.