Ben Shelton rallies past Ugo Humbert at Mubadala DC Open
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Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Ben Shelton achieved a comeback victory against Ugo Humbert in the round of 16 at the Mubadala DC Open on July 30, 2026. After losing the opening set in a tiebreak, Shelton won the match with scores of 6-7(3), 6-3, 6-4. The match took place at the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center in Washington, D.C. Shelton’s girlfriend, soccer player Trinity Rodman, was present to support him. He will next face Alejandro Tabilo in the quarterfinals on July 31.
- •Shelton lost the first set in a tiebreak before recovering.
- •Rodman celebrated enthusiastically, trying to engage with Shelton post-match.
- •Shelton previously trained hard after an upset at Wimbledon.
- •He faced Humbert after a win over Martin Damm Jr.
- •Shelton looks to advance against Tabilo next.
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — “Trynna Be a WAG” – Trinity Rodman Reveals Lengths She Went To Support Boyfriend Ben Shelton Amid Washington Spirit Duties
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Can See It in Her Face’ – Ben Shelton Opens Up on Soccer Star Girlfriend Trinity Rodman’s DC Open Presence
"Ben Shelton had his girlfriend, soccer star Trinity Rodman, cheering him on from the stands as he pulled off a comeback victory against fellow left hander Ugo Humbert in the round of 16 of the Mubadala DC Open on Thursday, July 30. After the match, Rodman hilariously tried to get Shelton’s attention as the American tossed autographed tennis balls into the stands.
"Ben Shelton’s girlfriend, Trinity Rodman, recently gave fans a glimpse of the effort she made to cheer for the American while balancing her own commitments with the Washington Spirit. Shelton’s latest outing came at the Mubadala DC Open, where he lost to Alejandro Tabilo (6-4, 5-7, 6-4) in the quarterfinal on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 3:30 AM“Trynna Be a WAG” – Trinity Rodman Reveals Lengths She Went To Support Boyfriend Ben Shelton Amid Washington Spirit Duties
Ben Shelton’s girlfriend, Trinity Rodman, recently gave fans a glimpse of the effort she made to cheer for the American while balancing her own commitments with the Washington Spirit. Shelton’s latest outing came at the Mubadala DC Open, where he lost to Alejandro Tabilo (6-4, 5-7, 6-4) in the quarterfinal on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 12:15 AM‘Can See It in Her Face’ – Ben Shelton Opens Up on Soccer Star Girlfriend Trinity Rodman’s DC Open Presence
Ben Shelton had his girlfriend, soccer star Trinity Rodman, cheering him on from the stands as he pulled off a comeback victory against fellow left hander Ugo Humbert in the round of 16 of the Mubadala DC Open on Thursday, July 30. After the match, Rodman hilariously tried to get Shelton’s attention as the American tossed autographed tennis balls into the stands.
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