Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter have gone public with their big “secret” just ahead of what could be an awkward tennis showdown. The couple, who have been dating since 2020, revealed their engagement on December 23, sharing the happy news with fans on social media.
Boulter, a British tennis star ranked World No. 23, and de Minaur, Australia’s top male player, posted a picture together by the beach, where Boulter flaunted her stunning diamond ring. “We’ve been keeping a small secret,” the couple wrote, officially announcing their engagement.
The joyful reveal comes just days before the pair will face off in a competitive setting at the United Cup, where Great Britain and Australia are set to clash. Both players have previously expressed that competing against each other isn’t exactly ideal, given their relationship, but they’ve always managed to handle the situation with good humor.
De Minaur and Boulter have supported each other through thick and thin, and while their engagement is a major personal milestone, they now face the challenge of putting their relationship aside temporarily as they prepare to represent their respective countries on the court.
Their engagement follows a trend among tennis stars during the off-season, with fellow players like Felix Auger-Aliassime and Casper Ruud also announcing their engagements recently. Now, all eyes will be on how this newly engaged couple handles their upcoming tennis showdown.
