**Katie Boulter Resists Kissing ‘Bulky’ Clay Trophy With Flirty Dig at Fiancé Alex De Minaur**
Katie Boulter, the British No. 1, added a playful twist to her victory celebration after winning her first clay-court title at the WTA 250 Trophée Clarins in Paris on May 18, 2025, defeating Rebecca Šramková 6-4, 7-5. During the trophy ceremony, Boulter humorously resisted kissing the “bulky” clay trophy, quipping, “This trophy’s a bit heavy, bit like my fiancé’s clay game,” taking a flirty jab at her fiancé, Alex de Minaur, as reported by EssentiallySports.com. The cheeky remark, met with laughter from the crowd, referenced de Minaur’s well-documented struggles on clay, including his fourth-round exit to Lorenzo Musetti at the Italian Open.[](https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-katie-boulter-resists-kissing-bulky-clay-trophy-with-flirty-dig-at-fiance-alex-de-minaur/)
Boulter’s triumph marked a significant milestone, as she had previously admitted clay was her least favorite surface. Her Paris run, which included upsets over Petra Martić and Varvara Gracheva, showcased her growing comfort on the red dirt, earning her $35,250 and boosting her ranking to a career-high No. 23, per wtatennis.com. Fans on X, like @TheTennisLetter, celebrated her “witty charm,” while @TennisConnected noted the couple’s penchant for playful banter, recalling de Minaur’s earlier tease about Boulter’s clay prowess during her Italian Open fourth-round run.
De Minaur, the World No. 9, responded lightheartedly on Instagram, posting, “Guess I’ll stick to hard courts, champ,” alongside a photo of Boulter with the trophy, per @helper06733849 on X. Their flirty exchange, a hallmark of their relationship since 2020, delighted fans, with @WTA calling them “tennis’s cutest couple.” Boulter’s refusal to kiss the trophy, paired with her dig, added to the moment’s charm, as she opted to hoist it proudly instead.
As Boulter prepares for Roland Garros, her Paris title and playful jab at de Minaur signal confidence and chemistry, both on and off the court, setting the stage for a strong Grand Slam campaign.
