Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter have made an emotional plea regarding their participation in the US Open mixed doubles event, expressing their desire to compete for the $1 million prize despite not being initially included in the lineup. The engaged tennis power couple, who announced their engagement on December 23, 2024, recently saw de Minaur claim his 10th career title at the Citi DC Open on July 27, 2025, with a dramatic comeback against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Boulter, unable to attend due to her Canadian Open commitments, shared her pride on Instagram, calling de Minaur “the man you are, the champion you are. I’m in awe.”
The US Open’s newly revamped mixed doubles format, set for August 19-20, 2025, during Fan Week, offers a $1 million prize pool and features a 16-team draw, spotlighting singles stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu. However, the initial entry list, released on July 29, 2025, omitted de Minaur and Boulter, prompting surprise given their 2023 Wimbledon mixed doubles partnership and mutual support. De Minaur took to X to voice their plea, posting, “Pretty pretty please, @usopen, give us a wildcard! Katie and I are ready to bring some Aussie-Brit magic to the mixed doubles!” This urgent request reflects their eagerness to compete together, leveraging their familiarity with each other’s games, as de Minaur noted in a February 2025 Dubai interview about learning from Boulter’s WTA tour.
The omission may stem from scheduling conflicts or the priority given to other high-profile pairs like Jannik Sinner with Emma Navarro, but the couple’s emotional appeal highlights their commitment. Boulter’s recent comments on social media abuse to BBC Sport in June 2025 add context to their public stance, suggesting a desire to focus on positive joint ventures. As of 01:09 PM WAT on July 30, 2025, the US Open has not responded, leaving their participation uncertain, though their plea underscores a blend of personal and professional motivation to share the Flushing Meadows stage.
