How Ben Shelton’s family and Trinity Rodman powered his rise to tennis stardom

Ben Shelton’s rise to the top of American tennis has been shaped by more than his serve and fearless style. His father, Bryan Shelton, gave him time to choose tennis for himself, then helped guide him through college before he turned professional. Now, Shelton also points to his relationship with U.S. soccer star Trinity Rodman as an important part of his career. The couple share the pressure of elite sport, and Shelton says Rodman understands what he needs during difficult moments. That mix of family support, patience and ambition has become central to his story.How did Bryan Shelton shape Ben Shelton’s tennis journeyBen Shelton did not grow up following the usual path of a tennis prodigy.