Trinity Rodman reacts to Ben Shelton’s Toronto win with funny takes on tennis traditions

Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton have been a couple for less than six months. As Ben Shelton reached the semi‑finals of the National Bank Open in Toronto on August 6, 2025, the Washington Spirit forward posed questions about tennis that even he couldn’t clearly explain.

She turned to fans with fresh confusion and curiosity. Her post became a bridge between two sports worlds, drawing attention to etiquette, traditions, and the differences between soccer and tennis.

Trinity Rodman asks tennis questions after Ben Shelton wins quarterfinal

On August 6, 2025, Ben Shelton beat Alex de Minaur in Toronto in straight sets (6‑3, 6‑4) to advance to the National Bank Open semi‑finals. Trinity Rodman, 23, watched from afar and shared a TikTok video asking tennis fans for help understanding the game.

She admitted that she asked Ben Shelton about tennis rules but his answers left her more confused. One question she stressed: why do players raise their hand and say “sorry” when they win a point after the ball hits the net? She compared it to scoring off the post in soccer and apologising to the goalkeeper, something she found puzzling.

She also wondered why tennis players must act so reserved after winning a point, as showing strong emotion can be seen as cocky.

Trinity Rodman pointed to the strict traditions at events like Wimbledon, where players and even fans wear all white, a rule she doesn’t understand compared to soccer’s varied jerseys.She joked that a match between Ben Shelton and Flavio Cobolli felt like a “Spider‑Man meme” because they wore nearly identical outfits. Trinity Rodman wrapped up the video by suggesting two changes: let players choose the music during changeovers and extend the 90‑second break between games. She said long waits can cause missed bathroom breaks or lost games. Her video drew over 137 comments from fans who didn’t think her questions were “stupid”.

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Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman’s support and sports crossover

Ben Shelton, 22, has risen quickly in tennis and entered the National Bank Open semi‑finals on August 6, 2025. Trinity Rodman, his partner and soccer star, has been watching his journey closely and cheering him on publicly. Earlier this year, Shelton posted on Instagram calling her “My GOAT,” supporting her Adidas collaboration and her long return from a back injury.Trinity Rodman, who plays forward for the Washington Spirit and has dealt with a back injury since April, scored a winning goal in her comeback match just days before Shelton’s quarterfinal win in Toronto. Ben Shelton publicly praised her comeback, saying “Plays 15 mins first game back and scores a banger.” Now it’s his turn with a big match ahead against Taylor Fritz in the semi‑finals. Trinity Rodman’s questions and Ben Shelton’s support show a unique mix of sports, curiosity, and mutual encouragement.