Ben Shelton's Girlfriend Trinity Rodman Steals the Show With Animated Celebration

American reaches Dallas Open final as Rodman's viral dance moves captivate tennis fans on Valentine's Day

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Ben Shelton defeated Denis Shapovalov in the semifinals of the Dallas Open to reach the final, but it was his girlfriend Trinity Rodman's animated celebration that stole the show. Rodman's dancing and joy after Shelton's win went viral on social media, capturing the love between the two professional athletes on Valentine's Day.

Why it matters

Shelton and Rodman's relationship has become a feel-good story in the tennis world, with the couple supporting each other through their respective careers. Rodman's enthusiastic celebration highlights the personal side of elite athletes and the special moments they share, which fans often don't get to see.

The details

After losing the first set, Shelton mounted an impressive comeback to defeat Shapovalov 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(4) in a two-hour and 36-minute match. When Shelton turned to the stands after his win, he saw Rodman dancing and celebrating, which prompted him to join in with a little dance of his own. This moment was widely shared on social media and captured the love between the two athletes on Valentine's Day.

  • Shelton defeated Shapovalov on February 15, 2026 to reach the Dallas Open final.

The players

Ben Shelton

An American professional tennis player who is currently ranked World No. 9.

Trinity Rodman

The girlfriend of Ben Shelton and a professional soccer player.

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What they’re saying

“This is the second tournament that my girlfriend has showed up on the semifinals day. I'm 2-0 in semi's when she shows up for that. So Happy Valentine's Day!”

— Ben Shelton (profootballnetwork.com)

What’s next

Shelton will face American No. 1 Taylor Fritz in the Dallas Open final on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The takeaway

Shelton and Rodman's relationship has become a heartwarming story in the tennis world, with the couple's support for each other and special moments like this viral celebration capturing the personal side of elite athletes and the love they share.