When it comes to tennis champions, everything about their professional career is documented—from the age they first picked up a racket to the type of court they most prefer playing on.
However, often little is ever said about their private lives. This is true for rising Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur, who has been dominating the international tournament circuit.
The 25-year-old may be on the fast-track to become one of Australia’s biggest names in tennis, however he’s not doing it alone, as many fans of the World No. 9 are quickly finding out are quickly finding out.
Indeed, the now household name has been dating fellow tennis-pro Katie Boulter since 2020, making the pair just one of tennis power couples down under for the Australian Open.
And while it’s unlikely we’ll see the pair step up to the court for a match anytime soon, the world has got all eyes on de Minaur and Boulter off the hardcourt as much as they do on.
Here, we recap everything you need to know about de Minaur and Boutler’s hidden romance, including their connection to the Princess Of Wales.
Who Is Alex De Minaur’s Girlfriend?
Alex de Minaur is dating British tennis player Katie Boutler.
Hailing from Leicestershire in England, the 26-year-old Katie has been dating de Minaur since March 2020.
She was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome in 2016, taking 12 months out of her career as she “struggled to live her everyday life, let alone train”. Two years later, in 2018, she became the first Briton to break into the top 100 ranked women in almost three years. She told media she wanted to “inspire” people suffering from similar conditions to pursue their sporting dreams.
“I hope I encourage people to do sport, and for those who have similar conditions to me, inspire them. It can be a career for them. I hope they see what I’ve achieved and realise they can do it, or do whatever they want to — that they can achieve their dreams,” she said.
Like her boyfriend, the tennis favourite is a frequent fixture at major tennis championships including the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
Boulter was spotted rubbing shoulders with royalty back in 2019 after sitting next to Kate Middleton, the Princess Of Wales, during a match on day two of Wimbledon.
This year, the couple have both had a strong year in their tennis careers, with Boulter winning the biggest title of her career at the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) 500 San Diego Open while De Minaur broke into the top 10 of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for the first time.
At Wimbledon 2024, the couple had to deal with Boulter being eliminated while de Minaur progressed through to the third round.
After Boulter’s defeat, she revealed what her tennis star boyfriend said to console her loss.
“One match doesn’t define my career. That’s the first thing he said to me when I got off the court,” Boulter said “He knows what he’s talking about. It’s not his first rodeo. He’s been through it all before, and I’m lucky to have that support.”
It’s reported that the couple live together in Wimbledon.
What Is Katie Boulter’s Ranking?
According to the official Women’s Tennis Association, Boulter is currently ranked No. 29 in singles.
In 2019, Boutler’s career was sojourned after sustaining a back injury. In 2022, after beating Karolina Pliskova for a win in Wimbledon, Boulter revealed that de Minaur was someone who inspired her to get back onto the court again.
“He is the epitome of a fighter and someone that goes out and gives their all every single day. That’s what I aspire to be like. He helps me do that. I’m a very lucky girl,” she said following the match.
This article originally appeared on Marie Claire Australia and is republished here with permission.
