On Tuesday, BBC commentator Andrew Castle issued an apology after mistakenly referring to Trinity Rodman as “Tiffany” during a match at Wimbledon.
A BBC Sports spokesperson stated, “Andrew apologises for mispronouncing Trinity Rodman’s name during the Ben Shelton vs. Lorenzo Sonego match,” as reported by the Sun.
Rodman, a member of the USWNT and daughter of NBA icon Dennis Rodman, is supporting Shelton, 22, in his pursuit of a Grand Slam title.
During the intense competition against Sonego, Rodman, 23, was seen cheering for Shelton along with his family. Castle made a point to mention both Rodman and her father during the broadcast.
“Her father is Dennis Rodman, one of the greatest athletes ever, in my view. He is the biggest rebounder in NBA history and quite a character,” Castle remarked.
In a humorous miscommunication, Castle referred to Rodman as “Flav.”
Rodman took to Instagram to address the mix-up, clarifying, “For those who don’t know… My name is Trinity, not Tiffany.” She emphasized that while Shelton has a strong family support network—including his father—her own father is not involved in her life.
Trinity’s relationship with Shelton began in March, and both have gained attention throughout the tournament. On Wednesday, she watched as Shelton faced Italian Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals. Sinner, at 23, will compete against the winner of the Novak Djokovic and Flavio Koboli match in the semi-finals.
