Katie Boulter Jokes About Marriage and Motherhood Boosting Tennis Success
British tennis star Katie Boulter has sparked conversation with a cheeky remark about marriage and motherhood following Belinda Bencic’s WTA 500 triumph at the Abu Dhabi Open.
Bencic claimed her first WTA 500 title since welcoming her daughter Bella in April, mirroring a trend seen with Madison Keys, who won her maiden Grand Slam at the Australian Open shortly after tying the knot in November.
Boulter’s Playful Post on X
Boulter, who won her first WTA 500 title at the San Diego Open in 2024, jokingly hinted at a winning formula for tennis success. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she wrote:
📝 “Get married = win slam. Have a baby = win 500 [taking notes emoji].”
Her fiancé, Alex de Minaur, appeared caught off guard, responding with a lighthearted:
😂 “You got any ideas you wanna share with me???”
Wedding Bells, but No Baby News Yet
The couple, who have been together for five years, announced their engagement just before Christmas. However, there’s no word on a wedding date, and Boulter’s comment suggests no baby plans—at least not yet.
Her remark comes as several top players—Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki, Victoria Azarenka, and Kim Clijsters—have made successful returns to tennis after stepping away to start families.
Balancing Tennis and Life
While they share on-court moments, including reaching the Wimbledon mixed doubles second round in 2023, de Minaur believes it’s important to disconnect from tennis during tournaments.
“It’s important to go out for dinners, grab coffees, and make life as normal as possible,” he told the ATP. “Tennis is intense, but as soon as you step off the court, it’s good to explore different cities, enjoy activities, and live a normal life.”
With marriage on the horizon, could Boulter’s joke about a Grand Slam boost turn into reality? 🎾💍
