Overview

• On July 7, Rodman posted an Instagram Story clarifying that her name is Trinity, not Tiffany, and asking commentators to stop invoking her estranged father during Ben Shelton’s matches.
• BBC’s Andrew Castle repeatedly misnamed her “Tiffany” and lauded Dennis Rodman’s NBA career while covering Shelton’s fourth-round victory.
• An ESPN broadcast also referenced her father, prompting Rodman to demand that coverage focus on Shelton’s performance and his immediate support network.
• Her public callout drew widespread social-media backing and led networks to correct her name on air ahead of Shelton’s July 9 quarterfinal match.
• The Olympic gold medalist remains courtside in London to support Shelton, underscoring her determination to be recognized for her own achievements.