India, Sept. 13 -- Trinity Rodman will miss boyfriend Ben Shelton's first Grand Slam final on Sunday because her Washington Spirit duties clash with the US Open schedule.

Rodman is expected to play in the Spirit's NWSL match against Boston Legacy FC at 1 pm ET, while Shelton's men's singles final against Alexander Zverev is scheduled for 2 pm ET at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.

The timing means Rodman cannot be in the stands for one of the biggest matches of Shelton's career. The Washington Spirit are also chasing the top spot in the NWSL, making her match an important one.

Rodman is a forward for the Washington Spirit and has been an important part of the team since joining the NWSL in 2021. She reached a career high with nine regu...