Rising American tennis star Ben Shelton is not just making headlines for his performance on the court—his off-court life is capturing attention, too. Shelton, currently climbing the ATP rankings and eyeing a Top 10 breakthrough, recently opened up about his romance with U.S. soccer phenom Trinity Rodman, as well as the public speculation about his friendship with fellow tennis champion Coco Gauff.
In a candid interview tied to his new partnership with Thorne’s Sports Performance campaign, Shelton addressed the idea of going on a double date with Coco Gauff and her rumored partner. “Not the biggest double date guy, to be honest,” he said. “More of a normal date guy… but I guess we’ll see.” He added that coordinating such a date would be tricky due to everyone’s busy travel schedules.
Shelton and Rodman made their relationship public earlier this year, and the announcement caused quite a stir online. Their “hard launch” on Instagram in mid-March was subtle but clear, with Coco Gauff herself chiming in with a playful “hard launchhhhh!!” comment. Rodman followed up days later with her own post, captioned “Dibs 🤭,” making their romance official in the eyes of fans.
The couple has since shared glimpses of their connection through social media and public appearances. Rodman was spotted cheering for Shelton courtside at the BMW Open in Munich this past April, shortly after scoring a key goal for the U.S. Women’s National Team. Despite recently stepping away from soccer to address chronic back pain, Rodman continues to support Shelton’s tennis journey while prioritizing her health.
The Ben Shelton Trinity Rodman relationship has drawn attention not just because of their star power, but because of how grounded and genuine their connection appears. In a recent interview, Shelton remarked on the public reaction to their relationship reveal: “Posting your girlfriend on Instagram is a normal thing. I guess because of who it is, it blew up a little. But we’re happy, for sure.”
While fans remain curious about the personal lives of young stars like Shelton and Gauff, Shelton has made it clear—he’s focused on his career, committed to his relationship with Rodman, and not interested in fueling any baseless rumors.
As the summer tennis and soccer seasons heat up, all eyes will be on Team USA’s power couple, both of whom continue to inspire fans on and off the field.