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09/13 17:50 CDT Trinity Rodman makes it from her soccer game to watch boyfriend
Ben Shelton in the US Open final
Trinity Rodman makes it from her soccer game to watch boyfriend Ben Shelton in
the US Open final
NEW YORK (AP) --- Trinity Rodman made it from the soccer pitch to the tennis
court in time to watch boyfriend Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final.
Shelton had to begin his first attempt to win a Grand Slam title without Rodman
in the stands. She was busy with her own career, playing for the Washington
Spirit of the NWSL on Sunday.
Rodman, a star for the U.S. women's national team, was with the Spirit for
their 3-0 loss at home to Boston Legacy FC.
But she arrived at some point before the end of Shelton's 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7,
6-2 loss to Alexander Zverev, wearing a shirt with Shelton's face on it,
cheering and at one point appearing to wipe away tears during the trophy
ceremony.
"Trinity, I thought you have a game today," Zverev said jokingly during his
post-match comments. "Well done to you as well. You're the lucky charm ... not
today, but usually."
Rodman had been at multiple matches at the U.S. Open during Shelton's run to
his first major final, including his victory over defending champion Carlos
Alcaraz in the quarterfinals that ended at 3:33 a.m., the latest finish in U.S.
Open history.
She wore a black shirt reading "I (heart) my boyfriend" while watching
Shelton's victory in the second round.
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