World No 6 Ben Shelton shares romantic birthday wish for girlfriend Trinity Rodman as US soccer team forward turns 24

American tennis star Ben Shelton celebrated girlfriend Trinity Rodman’s 24th birthday with a heartfelt social media post on Thursday. The World No. 6 shared a series of romantic photos on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse into their relationship. The photo collection included moments from date nights, travel memories, time spent with their pet dog, and a kiss before one of Shelton’s tennis matches.Shelton’s adorable birthday wish quickly grabbed attention online. The post arrived during a challenging phase in the American’s season following several inconsistent results on the ATP Tour. At the same time, Rodman has also been in the spotlight after recently speaking openly about her difficult relationship with her father, NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman. Despite the outside attention, the couple continues to support each other publicly during important moments in their careers.Ben Shelton posted several personal pictures alongside Trinity Rodman and paired them with a short but affectionate birthday message. The American tennis player described Rodman as “beautiful” while wishing her happiness on her special day. Fans quickly reacted positively to the post, praising the couple’s strong bond.Notably, the Olympic gold medalist and her brother DJ were mainly raised by their mother Michelle Moyer after her parents separated. Rodman has previously spoken about the financial struggles her family faced growing up in California. At one point, they even lived in a vehicle after the divorce.Despite those hardships, Rodman built a successful soccer career at a very young age. She became the youngest American player ever drafted into the National Women’s Soccer League in 2021. Since then, she has won an NWSL title and also helped the United States win Olympic gold in Paris in 2024.Meanwhile, Shelton’s form on the tennis court remains difficult to judge this season. The American recently lost to Daniel Altmaier in the second round of the Hamburg Open. It was his third defeat in the last five matches. Earlier this year, however, Shelton also won titles in Munich and Dallas.The 2025 Australian Open semifinalist will next compete at the French Open, which has statistically been his weakest Grand Slam event so far. Still, Shelton will hope to regain momentum and finish the season strongly.