Both Rodman, who is a forward for the Washington Spirit, and Shelton's sister, Emma Shelton, were on hand to watch the tennis pro play in the Monday, July 7, finals — finals that could score Ben not only just a Wimbledon win, but also cinch his place in tennis history, even at just 22 years old.

Ben Shelton's public plea for his sister to get some extra time off from her job at investment bank Morgan Stanley so she could remain at Wimbledon to cheer for him has worked.

Why is Trinity Rodman at Wimbledon? Here's what to know of the USWNT star's relationship with tennis phenom Ben Shelton: