Rumors are swirling about tennis sensation Ben Shelton. Known more widely for his prowess on the tennis court, Shelton is now trending for his rumored romantic interactions with NWSL athlete Trinity Rodman. The 22-year-old tennis star has been making waves in the sport, securing his first ATP 500 title in Tokyo in 2023, another in Houston in 2024, and a stunning run to the US Open semifinals the same year. His signature “dialed-in” celebration became an internet sensation, and Shelton candidly shared that it sparked some playful exchanges in his inbox.
These whispers about Shelton’s love life were stirred up on the Nothing Major podcast. In a fresh ‘Gossip section’ introduced amidst their discussion about the Indian Wells tournament, Sam Querrey, Jack Sock, John Isner, and Steve Johnson were in attendance. Querrey, the former American tennis player, stirred the pot by insinuating that Shelton might be involved with Trinity Rodman, professional soccer player and daughter of Dennis Rodman.
The rumor mill kicked into high gear when Shelton and Rodman posted cryptic TikTok messages within hours of each other. Shelton’s clip, captioned “T****** wsp with u” and featuring Jorjiana and GloRilla’s “ILBB2” playing in the background, was followed by Rodman’s similarly puzzling post. Her upload, captioned “_ _ _ wassup w you” and accompanied by the same song, was enough to ignite speculation on social media. Shelton’s seemingly surprised comment, “Ain’t no way,” on her post only added fuel to the fire.
Rodman, also 22, is not only a key player for the Washington Spirit in the NWSL but also a crucial member of the U.S. national team’s gold-winning squad at the Paris Olympics. The current buzz about her and Shelton comes after rumors that she was dating NFL wide receiver Trinity Benson. As for Shelton, he has not confirmed nor denied these claims.
Shelton, who generally keeps his private life under wraps, was previously involved with heptathlete Anna Hall. They went public with their relationship in December 2021 with romantic posts from a vacation in Naples, Florida, just a month after they started dating at the University of Florida. However, after a year and a half together, the couple parted ways, and neither has spoken publicly about the split. Hall has since been linked to NFL cornerback Joejuan Williams.
Despite the swirling rumors, Shelton remains focused on his career. In a recent interview for Vogue’s March 2025 issue, he discussed his personal life, stating, “I have enough responsibilities on my plate right now. I’m just trying to figure out me.” Yet, as his personal life garners attention, his professional achievements continue to impress. He is currently competing at the 2025 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and, ranked No. 12 globally, has had a successful run, defeating Mariano Navone and Karen Khachanov in straight sets. He now faces fellow American Brandon Nakashima in a critical quarterfinals match.
With his personal life under the spotlight and his career soaring, Shelton is certainly a name to watch on and off the court. As the rumors and his tournament journey continue, fans and followers are eager to see what comes next.
