Ben Shelton celebrated a hard-fought victory over Carlos Alcaraz in a late-night US Open quarterfinal match but inadvertently left out mention of his girlfriend, Trinity Rodman, during his post-match interview. Shelton’s omission drew a lighthearted reaction from Rodman, who was seated in the stands.

The match between Shelton and Alcaraz extended into the early hours of September 9, concluding at 3:33 a.m. Eastern Time after an intense five-set battle. Following the win, Shelton spoke about hoping that his sister and best friend in the audience would be excused from work to recover from the late hour, saying, “I’m just hoping my best friend and sister over there don’t have to be at work at 6 a.m. in three hours.” As he spoke, the cameras captured Rodman’s amused yet slightly annoyed response, with the Washington Spirit forward and U.S. women’s national soccer team star gesturing and asking, “What about me?”

Rodman has been a consistent presence in Shelton’s corner during the US Open, traveling from her base in Washington, D.C., to support him throughout the tournament. The couple publicly announced their relationship in March 2025, quickly earning recognition as one of American sports’ prominent power pairs.

Seeded eighth in the tournament, Shelton is pursuing his first Grand Slam title and is set to face fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals on September 11. The outcome could present scheduling challenges for Rodman, who is slated to play for the Washington Spirit against the Boston Legacy at 1 p.m. Eastern Time that same day. The Spirit’s match takes place just one hour before the US Open men’s final, scheduled for 2 p.m. in New York.

Given the length of Shelton’s quarterfinal, which extended past three and a half hours, it remains uncertain whether Rodman will be able to attend both events should Shelton advance to the final. If the final match similarly runs long, she could potentially arrive in time for its conclusion.