Serena Williams' inspirational surprise to Trinity Rodman after USWNT win: "It was amazing"

The tennis legend was in attendance at the USWNT game against China in Miami

U.S. women's national team forward Trinity Rodman showcased her exceptional skills and left fans in awe during the recent friendly against China, contributing significantly to the team's 3-0 victory.

Rodman's standout performance included a goal, two assists, and aMilly Rock dance to cap off her stellar plays, making her the second-youngest player in fifteen years to achieve three goal contributions in a single game.

At just 21 years old,Rodman's flair on the field has made her a prominent figure in the youth movement of the USWNT roster, coinciding with a period of transition marked by the arrival of new head coachEmma Hayes.

Post-match, Rodman shared an unexpected and star-struck moment when she learned that tennis legendSerena Williams wanted to meet her.

«I was like, Serena who?»Rodman exclaimed.

Despite having just completed a full 90 minutes of play, she had no idea that Williams was requesting to meet her.

Describing Williams as «very sweet» and «very humble,»Rodman recounted the encounter with awe, emphasizing Williams' status as one of the greatest female athletes in the world.

«She was very sweet, very humble, which is refreshing and amazing,» Rodman said. «And obviously we all look up to her, one of the greatest female athletes in the world. So to meet her in person and see how she was incredible.»

In a light-hearted exchange, Rodman faced a dilemma when Williams asked for her jersey, which she had already given to a fan.

Rodman had to go to the team's locker room and dig through a dirty clothes bag to find a jersey she had worn earlier in the game to give it to the tennis legend.

On the field, Rodman's performance couldn't have been more