Trinity Rodman's touching moment with Ben Shelton after dramatic late-night US Open win
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Key Points:
- Ben Shelton advanced to the US Open semifinals after a grueling five-set match against Carlos Alcaraz, winning 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7) in the latest finish ever at Arthur Ashe Stadium at 3:33 a.m.
- Shelton celebrated his victory with girlfriend Trinity Rodman, who shared the moment on Instagram, highlighting their signature "hang up the phone" celebration and expressing admiration for Shelton.
- The couple, dating since March 2025, were visibly emotional throughout the match, with Rodman showing support and even bringing an action figure of Shelton as a good luck charm.
- Shelton will face Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals, with both players aiming to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam since Andy Roddick in 2003.
- Betting odds slightly favor Alexander Zverev over Shelton to win the US Open, but Shelton’s victory would end a long-standing American men’s drought in Grand Slam titles.
