{
  "id": 7235730,
  "title": "'Trying To Steal His Girl': Alexander Zverev Flirts With Ben Shelton's Girlfriend Trinity Rodman After US Open 2026 Win | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/trying-to-steal-his-girl-alexander-zverev-flirts-with-ben-sheltons",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T03:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/trying-to-steal-his-girl-alexander-zverev-flirts-with-ben-sheltons-girlfriend-trinity-rodman-after-us-open-2026-win-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alexander Zverev claimed his second Grand Slam title at the US Open after a grueling four-set victory over Ben Shelton. However, the win came with an unexpected subplot as Zverev appeared to turn his attention to Shelton's girlfriend, soccer star Trinity Rodman, during their on-court interview. Fans quickly picked up on Zverev's playful comments about Rodman, with some joking that the newly crowned champion was \"trying to steal his girl\" after defeating Shelton. Zverev's light-hearted interaction with Rodman, who had been a frequent presence in Shelton's player box throughout the tournament, became a talking point among fans. While some interpreted his remarks as flirting, others saw it as a humorous acknowledgment of Rodman's role in Shelton's journey to the final. Zverev's quick response to Rodman's presence showcased his ability to navigate the pressures of a major tournament, ultimately leaving Shelton with a memorable run to his first Grand Slam title.",
  "summary": "Alexander Zverev added a second Grand Slam title to his CV after he defeated Ben Shelton late on Sunday night. The win had an unexpected subplot after the German appeared to turn his attention toward Shelton’s girlfriend, soccer star Trinity Rodman, during his on-court interview. Zverev’s playful comments about Rodman quickly caught the attention of fans online, with some joking that the newly…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton US Open 2026 Final: Date, Time, Prize Money, Where To Watch In India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/alexander-zverev-vs-ben-shelton-us-open-2026-final-date-time-prize",
        "published": "2026-09-13T09:41:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "US Open men’s singles final live: Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/us-open-mens-singles-final-live-alexander-zverev-vs-ben-shelton",
        "published": "2026-09-13T14:35:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Shelton aims to end an American drought and win his first major title in the US Open final vs Zverev",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/shelton-aims-to-end-an-american-drought-and-win-his-first-major-title",
        "published": "2026-09-13T14:50:21.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}