Shelton's Wimbledon Run Amid Family, Media Spotlight

Ben Shelton reached his first Wimbledon quarterfinal with strong performances on court and notable off-court support from his family and girlfriend, US soccer star Trinity Rodman. Trinity publicly expressed frustration with media coverage that mispronounced her name and repeatedly referenced her estranged father, NBA legend Dennis Rodman, urging a focus on Shelton and his current supporters. Ben's sister, Emma Shelton, took extra time off from her job at Morgan Stanley after a viral public plea by Ben, and was a frequent presence in the stands. Shelton's visible cupping marks also drew attention, with commentators explaining the therapy as a common athlete recovery method. Despite these distractions, Shelton maintained his focus and surpassed his father's previous Wimbledon best. He is set to face either Jannik Sinner or Grigor Dimitrov in the quarterfinals.