Furious Trinity Rodman left red-faced as boyfriend Ben Shelton snubs her in US Open victory speech after thrilling win over Carlos Alcaraz
Trinity Rodman was left wondering why she wasn’t mentioned in her boyfriend Ben Shelton’s victory speech after he stunned Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open.
The United States Women’s National Team soccer star was again in attendance at Arthur Ashe Stadium to support her boyfriend in his quarterfinal showdown that ran long into the night.
The match did not start until after 10:30pm ET and by the time Shelton hit the final point of a five-set epic, it was 3:33am ET.
But fans stayed late into the night, locked in as the pair played out an absorbing encounter.
Shelton’s friends and family were among those to stick it out, with Shelton shouting out his ‘best friend and sister’ and suggesting they should be given the day off work just a few hours later.
But as the camera panned to his players’ box, Rodman was seen shrugging her shoulders and seemingly responding: ‘What about me?’ as Shelton’s friend laughed.
Trinity Rodman could not believe she was not mentioned in Ben Shelton’s speech
Rodman was in the stands supporting her boyfriend during his epic late night match
‘For me it’s always about the people in the crowd,’ Shelton began his speech.
‘Whether it’s about my coaches and my team over there, or the city of New York who showed up tonight until 3 am, with the USA chants until the very end, that’s what kept me going and got me the win in the end.
‘It’s incredible. I always say this is the greatest sports city in the world. This is the greatest stadium in the world.
‘I am just hoping my best friend and sister do not have to be at work at 6 am in three hours. It would be huge for them to be given the day off.’
‘I am so grateful. Being in front of you guys tonight is an absolute honor, sharing the court with Carlos is an absolute honor, and I cherish every moment that I have out here.’
When the match finished and Shelton saluted the crowd, a passionate Rodman gestured his ‘phone down’ celebration in a sweet moment.
She has gone above and beyond to be at Shelton’s matches this tournament, despite her own NWSL season still going on.
Her team, Washington Spirit, is back in action against Boston on Sunday, the same day as the US Open men’s singles final, which Shelton hopes to be playing in if he can beat fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals on Friday.
Rodman gestured Shelton’s ‘phone down’ celebration after he beat Alcaraz in an epic match
Shelton eventually beat Carlos Alcaraz at 3:33am after a four-and-a-half hour contest
Alcaraz, meanwhile, was still left smiling despite his grueling loss to Shelton, admitting it was the sort of match he loves even if it did not go his way.
Alcaraz stated: ‘We’re leaving very happy; we’ve walked off the court smiling. It’s not pleasant to lose, but you have to see the positive side of matches like these. In the end, you play for matches like this one.
‘I’m eager to get back home, to train, to compete, and in the end, this is what we’ve been missing, and getting back home healthy is the most important thing.’