BBC Apologises for Misnaming US Footballer During Wimbledon Coverage

BBC commentator Andrew Castle faced criticism and issued an apology after repeatedly misnaming Trinity Rodman, the US women's football star and girlfriend of Wimbledon quarter-finalist Ben Shelton, during Shelton's match coverage. Castle mistakenly called Rodman "Tiffany" multiple times and frequently referenced her estranged father, former NBA star Dennis Rodman, despite her public statements about their strained relationship. Trinity Rodman expressed frustration on Instagram, emphasizing that her name is Trinity, not Tiffany, and requested that her father not be mentioned during Shelton's matches, highlighting that it is his and his family's moment. Castle described Dennis Rodman as "one of the greatest sportsmen of all time" and recounted anecdotes from his basketball career, which further upset Trinity. The incident sparked social media backlash from viewers who demanded better accuracy and sensitivity from the broadcaster. The BBC acknowledged Castle's apology for the mispronunciation and insensitive commentary.