Tennis stars Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur have taken a significant step in their relationship, with the 25-year-old Australian proposing to his girlfriend, 28-year-old Boulter, who happily accepted. The couple, who began dating in March 2022, shared the exciting news of their engagement through a joint social media post on Monday, stating, “We’ve been keeping a small secret…”
Since the start of their relationship, both players have made notable advancements in their tennis careers, and their peers are celebrating this latest chapter in their love story. Among the congratulatory messages, Australian player Thanasi Kokkinakis humorously remarked in the comments, “About damn time.” Other tennis stars, including Paula Badosa, Marta Kostyuk, Leylah Fernandez, and Olga Danilovic, also extended their best wishes, with Eva Lys expressing her emotional response by saying she was “tearing up” over the news.
Earlier this year, Boulter praised de Minaur’s character, describing him as “the most down-to-earth person I’ve ever met.” While romantic relationships among professional athletes are common, not all endure. However, Boulter and de Minaur have successfully navigated their relationship by prioritizing their tennis careers while finding a balance that works for them. “What was very important in the early stages was that we talked about tennis being our number one priority, and we would make all of this work,” de Minaur, currently ranked No. 9 in the ATP, said in May.
As they prepare for the upcoming United Cup, where Australia and Great Britain will compete starting December 30, the engaged couple acknowledges the potential awkwardness of facing off against each other. However, they have confirmed that they will not be competing in mixed doubles, easing any potential tension.
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