The tennis world’s golden couple, Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter, have finally spilled the beans – they’re engaged!
The Australian tennis star and his British girlfriend have been keeping their fans guessing for months, and it seems they’ve been sitting on this huge personal news for quite some time.
The Instagram Post that Started it All
The couple took to Instagram to share the exciting news, posting a stunning photo of themselves beaming with joy, with Boulter flaunting a massive diamond ring on her finger. The caption simply read: “We’ve been keeping a small secret.” And with that, the news was out!
A Flood of Congratulations from Friends and Fellow Tennis Pros
The tennis community was quick to react, with an outpouring of love and congratulations on social media. The Australian Open’s official account tweeted: “Game, set, and engaged! Congrats, Katie and Alex.” Fellow tennis pros like Storm Sanders, Thanasi Kokkinakis, Emma Raducanu, and Laura Robson also chimed in with their congratulations.
A Year to Remember for the Power Couple
This news caps off an incredible year for the couple. De Minaur, 25, has had his best season on the ATP Tour, cracking the top 10 for the first time and reaching the quarter-finals of the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Boulter, 28, has also had a strong season, reaching a career-high rank of No. 23 just last month.
A Bittersweet New Year’s Eve Awaits
As the couple prepares to ring in the New Year, they’ll have to put their romance on hold for a day. Australia will take on Great Britain in a match that could decide Group F at the United Cup on January 1, pitting de Minaur against Boulter in a crucial event before the Australian Open. The couple faced a similar scenario last year, and it seems they’re not too thrilled about it.
Bragging Rights Up for Grabs
Boulter admitted she’s not “thrilled” about taking on de Minaur again, but she’s looking forward to the match and the chance to claim bragging rights. “He’s a top 10 player and he knows how to play tennis, so there’s one side of it. Then there’s the personal side of it which is difficult but also great for bragging rights,” she said.
De Minaur, too, seemed less than enthusiastic about the impending match, but he’s hoping they can both play some good tennis. We can’t wait to see how this one plays out!