Shelton, who was competing in his first Grand Slam final, began the match against
A Supportive Presence Throughout the Tournament
During his post-match remarks, Zverev acknowledged Rodman's presence with a lighthearted comment, noting her busy schedule. The German player joked about her arrival, telling the crowd, "Trinity, I thought you have a game today. Well done to you as well. You're the lucky charm ... not today, but usually."
Rodman has been a consistent fixture at the US Open throughout Shelton's breakthrough run to his first major final. Her attendance included the high-profile quarterfinal victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, a match that concluded at 3:33 a.m., marking the latest finish in the history of the tournament. Earlier in the event, she was seen supporting Shelton during his second-round match while wearing a shirt that read "I (heart) my boyfriend."