Ben Shelton is making headlines again—this time, not just for his tennis. The 22-year-old has quickly built an impressive career, clinching his first ATP 500 title in Tokyo in 2023 and another in Houston in 2024. But it was his breakthrough run to the US Open semifinals in 2023 that truly put him on the map. His now-iconic “dialed in” celebration became a viral sensation, and Shelton recently revealed that it even led to some flirty DMs. “They’d be like, ‘Oh yeah? Are you going to hang up the phone on me too?’” he joked. So, is the American tennis star dating someone?

On Nothing Major podcast, Sam Querrey, Jack Sock, John Isner, and Steve Johnson introduced a brand-new ‘Gossip section’ while discussing the Indian Wells tournament. Querrey wasted no time dropping some tea.

The former American tennis player said, “I don’t know how much you guys are online, but Ben Shelton’s been flirting with Trinity Rodman. For those of you who don’t know, that’s Dennis Rodman’s daughter. She’s a professional soccer player…I think it’s probably on TikTok, okay, but I don’t know. Maybe we’ll see Trinity Rodman in Miami.”

The nature of the relationship between Rodman and Shelton is sparking speculation, with some suggesting they’re dating or engaging in playful flirting. The evidence fueling this speculation stems from a recent exchange on TikTok.

Just this past Friday, March 7, Rodman posted a video featuring the song “ILBB2” by Glorilla and Jorjiana, accompanied by the caption “_ _ _ wassup w you” and the lyric “They say shooters shoot.” The three blanks strongly suggest “BEN,” referencing Shelton’s first name.

Shelton responded with his own video, using six blanks and a “T” to spell out “T _ _ _ _ _ _ wsp with you,” which is interpreted as “TRINITY,” Rodman’s first name, thus escalating the perceived flirtation. Shelton’s reaction, a seemingly surprised “Ain’t no way” comment on Rodman’s post, further intensified the speculation surrounding their relationship.

Quick fact: Rodman, 22, plays for the Washington Spirit in the NWSL and was a key part of the U.S. national team’s gold-winning squad at the Paris Olympics.

As for Shelton, the tennis star hasn’t confirmed or denied anything about the rumored romance. Before these TikTok exchanges, Rodman was reportedly dating NFL wide receiver Trinity Benson. Meanwhile, the 22-year-old tennis star has kept his personal life relatively low-key.

A look at Ben Shelton’s dating history

Ben Shelton was previously in a relationship with heptathlete Anna Hall. The couple made things Instagram-official in December 2021, sharing vacation pictures from Naples, Florida. They had started dating in November 2021 while at the University of Florida.

However, their romance eventually ended after 1 and a half years of togetherness, and neither has spoken about the details. Hall has since moved on and is now linked to NFL cornerback Joejuan Williams, sharing glimpses of their relationship on social media.

Shelton, on the other hand, seems to be focused on his career. In a recent interview with Vogue’s March 2025 issue, he addressed his dating life, saying, “I have enough responsibilities on my plate right now. I’m just trying to figure out me.”

But while his off-court life is grabbing attention, Shelton is also making noise on the court. The American tennis player has been putting together a strong campaign at the 2025 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Ranked No. 12 in the world, he entered the tournament fresh off a semifinal run at the Australian Open.

The 22-year-old tennis star has looked sharp in the Californian desert, defeating Mariano Navone and Karen Khachanov in straight sets to advance to the fourth round. His next challenge? A showdown with fellow American Brandon Nakashima, with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line. Will Shelton’s hot streak continue in Indian Wells?