TRINITY RODMAN ATTENDS TRAINING HOURS AFTER US OPEN SUPPORT

Trinity Rodman reported to Washington Spirit training at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, approximately five hours after leaving Arthur Ashe Stadium at 4:14 a.m., where she had been supporting boyfriend Ben Shelton through his five-set quarterfinal victory over defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz. Shelton's match ended at 3:33 a.m. During his post-match interview, Shelton thanked his sister and best friend who were present in his player's box, noting both had to report to work at 6:00 a.m. and jokingly asking their employers to give them the day off. Rodman, who was also seated in that box, responded to the omission by posting on TikTok, opening with photographs from the late-night stadium visit before concluding with a caption stating "Yes, I am at training now."

Rodman faced a five-hour drive from Queens, New York to the Washington Spirit's training facility in Virginia to meet her 11:00 a.m. reporting time. She documented her journey on social media, showing images of her departure from the stadium and the subsequent travel. The Washington Spirit had mandatory training scheduled for that morning, making attendance compulsory regardless of the circumstances.

Rodman's turnaround drew attention from sports observers online, with her social media response framing the situation as a humorous acknowledgment of the competing demands on her schedule. Her arrival well ahead of the mandatory reporting time demonstrated she managed to balance supporting Shelton through the extended match with her professional obligations as a professional footballer.