Trinity Rodman Reacts as Ben Shelton Reaches US Open Final

Trinity Rodman celebrated Ben Shelton’s breakthrough at the US Open after the American tennis star defeated compatriot Frances Tiafoe to reach his first Grand Slam final.

Rodman, who has supported Shelton during his impressive run in New York, shared an excited reaction shortly after his semifinal victory. The Washington Spirit and USWNT star posted a message on social media celebrating Shelton’s achievement.

“Onto the next,” Rodman wrote alongside a heart emoji.

Ben Shelton Defeats Frances Tiafoe in US Open Semifinal

Number eight seed Shelton overcame 11th seed Tiafoe in a hard-fought semifinal on Friday. The American secured a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory after three hours and 17 minutes of action.

Tiafoe made the stronger start and claimed the opening set after Shelton double-faulted while serving at 4-4. However, Shelton quickly responded and began to take control of the match.

The two Americans exchanged breaks early in the second set before Shelton moved ahead at 4-3. He then produced an important break after winning a lengthy 28-shot rally and broke again later in the set to put himself firmly in front.

Tiafoe continued to fight and attempted to force the match into a deciding set. Shelton, however, remained composed and earned another crucial break at 6-5 before serving out the victory.

Shelton Sets Up Final Against Alexander Zverev

Shelton will now face Alexander Zverev in the US Open final. The German reached the championship match after defeating Karen Khachanov in straight sets.

The final presents Shelton with an opportunity to win his first Grand Slam title. A victory would also make him the first American man to win the US Open since Andy Roddick triumphed at the tournament in 2003.

For Shelton, reaching the final is already a significant milestone. The American has produced some of the best tennis of his career during his run through the New York draw.

Trinity Rodman Has Supported Shelton Throughout His US Open Run

Rodman has been a familiar presence in Shelton’s player box during his US Open campaign. She was among the people supporting him during his dramatic quarterfinal victory over Carlos Alcaraz.

Shelton defeated the Spanish star in an extraordinary five-set battle that lasted four hours and 28 minutes. The match began after 11 p.m. and eventually finished at 3:33 a.m.

Rodman later shared glimpses of her night in New York on social media, including a mirror selfie taken after she returned to her hotel in the early morning.

Despite the extremely late finish, the soccer star still attended Washington Spirit training later that morning.

“Yes, I’m at training now,” Rodman wrote while sharing her schedule.

Shelton Previously Called Rodman His Lucky Charm

The support between the two athletes has also been visible during Shelton’s previous tournaments. After winning the Stuttgart Open, the American tennis player referred to Rodman as his lucky charm.

Her continued presence during his run in New York has now coincided with another major milestone in Shelton’s career.

With a US Open championship on the line, Shelton will next face Zverev in a highly anticipated final. Rodman will likely be among those watching closely as the American attempts to secure the biggest title of his career.