During Ben Shelton’s fourth-round match at Wimbledon, U.S. soccer star Trinity Rodman was mistakenly referred to as “Tiffany” by a commentator. The error, broadcast live, sparked immediate backlash from fans and Rodman herself. She took to social media to clarify her identity, writing, “For those who don’t know… my name is TRINITY not Tiffany,” expressing frustration over the repeated mistake.
Commentary draws criticism for focusing on estranged father
Rodman also condemned the broadcast for repeatedly referencing her estranged father, NBA legend Dennis Rodman. She emphasized that her father is not part of her life and should not be mentioned during matches that have nothing to do with him. “My dad’s not even in MY life,” she posted. “No need to bring him up during HIS matches when I don’t even want him talked about during mine.”
Rodman highlights Shelton’s family as true support system
Throughout the tournament, Rodman has been seen supporting Shelton alongside his family, including his father Bryan Shelton, a former professional tennis player. She pointed out that the spotlight should remain on Ben and his loved ones, not on unrelated family dynamics. Her message was clear: Wimbledon should respect personal boundaries and focus on the athletes and their achievements.
Public support grows for Rodman’s stance
Fans and fellow athletes rallied behind Rodman’s statement, praising her for standing up against intrusive media narratives. Her response has reignited conversations about respecting privacy and recognizing individuals for their own accomplishments rather than their family ties. Rodman’s presence at Wimbledon continues to draw attention, but she’s making it clear that the focus should remain on the court.
Shelton in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
LWWWWWWWWW Ranked no.10 (career-high), Shelton has achieved a composed 23-14 win-loss record in 2025. The American is competing in Wimbledon where he managed to beat the world no.179 Alex Bolt 6-4 7-6(1) 7-6, the world no.87 Rinky Hijikata 6-2 7-5 6-4, the world no.105 Marton Fucsovics 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2 and the world no.47 Lorenzo Sonego 3-6 6-1 7-6(1) 7-5.
Ben Shelton will face the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the quarter. Their current head to head is 5-1 for Sinner.
Ben reached the final in Munich (BMW Open).
