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Ben Shelton makes 7,300-mile trip from Shanghai to watch Trinity Rodman in USWNT vs Spain, gets sweet Kylie Kelce introduction

Tennis star Ben Shelton made an extraordinary 7,300-mile journey from Shanghai to Pennsylvania to support his girlfriend, Trinity Rodman, during her USWNT match against Spain. The American women’s soccer team secured a 2-2 draw in the second and final friendly at Subaru Park on October 13, 2026, wrapping up their series with one loss and one draw.

Shelton, who had just competed in the Shanghai Masters—where he lost in the third round to Arthur Gea—arrived in Chester just days after his US Open final appearance, where he faced Alexander Zverev. His presence included a heartwarming introduction by Kylie Kelce, Dansby Swanson, and Mallory Swanson, adding a personal touch to the sporting event.

Meanwhile, Shelton reflected on his Shanghai defeat, crediting Gea’s exceptional return game and admitting he could have adjusted better to the time difference had he arrived earlier.

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