Ben Shelton wasn’t expecting this special guest at his post-match press conference Wednesday.

When discussing his second-round victory over Pablo Carreno Busta at the U.S. Open, Shelton was hit with a question from girlfriend Trinity Rodman, who made a surprise appearance in the media session.

“How did it feel not being able to serve faster than 135 [mph] today?” Rodman inquired as Shelton grinned and put his palm over his face.

Trinity Rodman out here asking the tough questions of Ben Shelton 😅 pic.twitter.com/GofD84LNXY — US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 28, 2025

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The American, who handled Spaniard Carreno in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, 6-4, then asked the moderator, “Why did you give her a question?”

To Shelton’s credit, he answered the question posed by the soccer star, 23, be

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