New York, NY⁣ -​ Trinity rodman, professional soccer ‍player and girlfriend of tennis star‍ Ben Shelton, provided unwavering support after Shelton’s unexpected retirement from his US⁤ open⁣ match against ⁣Novak Djokovic on August 25th. The 22-year-old⁤ Shelton attributed his performance, and ultimately his​ withdrawal, to challenging ​weather conditions.

Shelton‍ Addresses⁢ Performance and ⁤Conditions

Following ⁤the ​match,Shelton addressed the factors contributing to his struggles. “It ‌was cold outside today, so⁤ I think that ⁢was ⁢you know the main reason,” he explained. “I was focused on hitting spots. I didn’t hit those spots, so maybe I should just serve bigger. Something‍ that I’ll definately ​work on ⁤next time.” He also added with a ⁤touch of humor,”Let anyone in the​ room at​ this point,huh?”

Rodman’s Cross-Country Support

Shelton publicly acknowledged Rodman’s dedication,revealing she⁢ took a red-eye flight from California to be present ⁤for his matches. “My girlfriend ‍took the red eye from California last night ‍to be here,” ​he​ stated from the court after his first-round win against Ignacio Buse.”So, we’re here for the⁤ long haul, just looking forward to it.” E! Online reported on the heartwarming⁣ display of support.

US ‍open and Rising Stars

The US Open, the final ⁣Grand Slam tournament of the year, consistently draws attention to both ⁣established champions ⁣and emerging talents like ben Shelton. Shelton’s powerful serve and dynamic play have quickly made him a fan favorite, and‌ his relationship ⁣with‌ Rodman has ⁢garnered⁢ significant media⁢ interest.

While Shelton’s US Open run ended prematurely,he remains‌ focused on⁤ improvement.⁢ He indicated a commitment to refining his serve and‌ adapting‍ to varying weather conditions⁢ for future competitions.