US EditionTrinity Rodman Slams Wimbledon Coverage Mentioning Estranged Dad Dennis Rodman
WIMBLEDON TENNIS TOURNAMENT, JUL 8 – Trinity Rodman rejected references to her estranged father during Wimbledon to keep attention on boyfriend Ben Shelton’s tennis progress, emphasizing his support system, she said.
- On July 7, 2025, Trinity Rodman attended Ben Shelton's Gentlemen's Singles fourth round match at Wimbledon in London, supporting him in the player box.
- Rodman expressed her displeasure publicly about the broadcast repeatedly mentioning her absent father, Dennis Rodman, a retired NBA legend, despite her wishes for him not to be discussed during the matches.
- After Shelton's four-set victory over Lorenzo Sonego, Rodman expressed her frustration on social media and urged that the focus remain on Shelton's performance, not family drama.
- In a December 2024 podcast, Rodman stated, "He's not a dad," and explained she and her brother have been unselfish and generous discussing their father despite past trauma.
- The controversy highlights the challenges children of famous parents face with unwanted associations and emphasizes keeping attention on athletic achievements rather than personal histories.
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