Sloane Stephens drops 3-word reaction to Ben Shelton's girlfriend Trinity Rodman calling 'dibs' on American in new update
Sloane Stephens recently reacted to a new selfie of soccer star Trinity Rodman and American tennis player Ben Shelton. Rodman shared an affectionate photo with Shelton, further confirming their relationship.
Rodman’s most recent Instagram post showcased a heartfelt selfie with Shelton. In the image, she is seen comfortably resting on his lap while affectionately looking at him. She captioned the picture:
"Dibs."
Among the many responses to the post, Sloane Stephens, who is currently recovering from a right ankle injury, enthusiastically commented:
"Here for it!"
Shelton and Rodman initially fueled dating rumors through playful interactions on social media, embracing the viral "shooters shoot" trend on TikTok. The tennis star first dropped a cryptic message using a snippet from Jojiana and Glorilla’s song 'IIBB2,' writing:
"T**** wsp with u."
Rodman soon followed up with a similar phrase:
"___ wassup w you."
Their flirty exchange sparked curiosity, and not long after, Shelton made their relationship Instagram-official by sharing a photo carousel featuring a candid moment of Rodman kissing him on the cheek.
On the court, World No. 14 Ben Shelton recently had a tough run at the Miami Open, suffering early exits in both singles and doubles. As the 13th seed, he received a second-round bye but fell to Coleman Wong 6-7(3), 6-2, 6-7(5). In doubles, he and his partner, Alex Michelsen, lost their opening-round match 4-6, 4-6 to Sebastian Korda and Jordan Thompson.
Rodman, meanwhile, continues to make waves in women’s soccer. A forward for the Washington Spirit and a key player for the U.S. women’s national team, she made history in 2021 as the youngest player ever drafted into the NWSL and led her team to a league title in her rookie season. She also played an integral role in the U.S. women’s national team’s gold medal-winning campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Trinity Rodman got candid about her romance with Ben Shelton
In a recent interview with ESPN, Rodman spoke openly about going public with her relationship with Shelton. When asked about making their romance official, she responded:
"I mean, I am just another person in a relationship that people know about it, so yeah, I'm obviously very happy, and hopefully some of the world is happy, but, yeah, I think you know, it's in the public eye, and I can't really do much about it," said Trinity Rodman.
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