BEN SHELTON’S girlfriend opened up on her relationship with her famous father and revealed: “He’s not in my life.”
The American No10 seed, 22, booked his place in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon with a four-set win over Lorenzo Sonego on Monday.
He was cheered on by his family including parents Bryan and Lisa plus sister Emma, whose job at bankers Morgan Stanley prompted hilarious boos earlier in the tournament.
But also in his box has been new girlfriend Trinity Rodman, with the sporting duo dating since March.
Rodman, 23, is a striker for the US women’s national team, with 11 goals in 47 caps for her country.
She is also the daughter of NBA legend Dennis Rodman, who won five NBA titles and was team-mates with Michael Jordan.
However, Rodman Jr took to social media to reveal she does not have a relationship with dad Dennis.
She wrote on Instagram during Wimbledon: “For Ben’s matches he has his family there as his support system, which includes his dad…
“My dad’s not even in MY life.
“No need to bring him up during HIS matches when I don’t even want him talked about during mine.
“It’s him and his loved ones’ moment.
“Thank you.”
Rodman was regularly shown live on BBC TV throughout Monday’s win rocking a stunning two-piece blue outfit.
But BBC commentator Andrew Castle came under fire on social media for accidentally and repeatedly calling Rodman “Tiffany” instead of “Trinity”.
And the blunder caught the attention of the famous footballer.
She added on her story: “For those who don’t know… my name is TRINITY not Tiffany.”
She followed it up with crying and laughing emojis.
Rodman will be hoping for more celebrations when Shelton takes on Jannik Sinner in tomorrow’s quarter-final.
However, the Italian world No1 is a risk after hurting his elbow against Grigor Dimitrov.
Dimitrov retired in tears after appearing to tear his pectoral muscle when serving at two sets up.
But Sinner himself had a medical time-out for treatment on his elbow following an early fall.
He was spotted with ice strapped on to his arm last night and revealed he would be going for an MRI scan today.
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