Tennis star Ben Shelton's girlfriend, Trinity Rodman, has sent a heartwarming text to her boyfriend after his thrilling five-set win in the opening round of the French Open 2025. The American star defeated Lorenzo Sonego in the opening set and won the clash with a scoreline of 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 to storm into the second round in Roland Garros. Advertisment After the win, Shelton's girlfriend and USA soccer star took to Instagram stories and shared a heartwarming image of the 22-year-old celebrating his win over the Italian star. Notably, Shelton won the opening set, but Sonego clinched the match in the second and third sets. He was very close to defeating Shelton. However, he showcased his best form, smacked powerful shots to win the fourth and fifth sets, and stormed into the second round. This is what led Rodman to take to social media while praising her boyfriend. Ben Shelton"s Girlfriend Trinity Rodman Posts Touching Message Photograph: (Instagram (IG)) Also Read: French Open 2025 without Rafael Nadal: How will the tournament unfold without its greatest champion? Ben Shelton talks about Rafael Nadal's tribute ahead of his French Open first round The 22-year-old tennis star stated that he was purely in disbelief when he learned that he could be playing the first match on his Philippe-Chatrier court at the Roland Garros after the Spanish legend's tribute ceremony in the evening. The 22-time Grand Slam winner has been honored by the French Open organizers for his historic milestone, where he has won 14 French Open titles in the last 20 years and just lost four matches out of 116 he has played in Paris. "I thought it was a typo at first, a mix-up, and it was actually Court 7. I was really excited, I couldn"t believe it. It was really special. Obviously, having Rafa"s ceremony before the match; it gives you goosebumps just being out here on this court. To get a win the way that I did, in five sets, late at night, was a dream come true," Ben Shelton said (via Roland Garros). Also Watch: Carlos Alcaraz shares adorable moment with Rafael Nadal"s son in French Open 2025