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BBC Apologizes for Misnaming Trinity Rodman During Wimbledon Coverage

BBC issued the apology after the USWNT forward’s Instagram message clarified her name, expressing her wish that broadcasters stop invoking her estranged father during match coverage.

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Overview

  • BBC commentator Andrew Castle repeatedly misnamed Rodman as “Tiffany” during Ben Shelton’s fourth-round match on July 7.
  • Trinity Rodman posted an Instagram Story clarifying her name is Trinity, not Tiffany, and asked broadcasters to stop invoking her estranged father, Dennis Rodman.
  • The BBC issued a formal apology on July 9 for mispronouncing her name and is revising commentary protocols accordingly.
  • Rodman, an Olympic gold medalist and forward for the US Women’s National Team, emphasized that her presence at Wimbledon should be recognized on her own merits, not through her father’s legacy.
  • Wimbledon broadcasters have begun adjusting their live commentary following the apology to prevent similar misidentification errors in future matches.