Katie Boulter’s cheeky message for fiancée Alex de Minaur as the Aussie FINALLY snaps his Rotterdam title drought

British number one playfully accuses partner of copying her after he wins title days after her Ostrava triumph

Katie Boulter couldn’t resist a playful dig at fiancée Alex de Minaur after the Australian finally claimed his elusive Rotterdam title on Sunday—accusing him of “copying” her just days after she broke her own title drought.

The 29-year-old British number one took to Instagram with a cheeky message for her partner after he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-4 to secure his 11th career ATP title and end three years of Rotterdam final heartbreak.

“Stop Copying Me”

Celebrating De Minaur’s win in Rotterdam, she shared a playful post on her Instagram story, captioning it, “Stop copying me..Another week, another title @alexdeminaur”.

The message referenced Boulter’s own title victory at the Ostrava Open in the Czech Republic just days earlier, where she broke an almost two-year title drought by claiming her fourth WTA career trophy.

The couple’s back-to-back victories marked the latest chapter in what has become a running joke between the engaged pair—winning titles in consecutive weeks throughout their relationship.

A Pattern of Success

This is not the first time that De Minaur and Boulter have won titles one after the other on the Tour. Back in 2024, the couple won titles on the same week twice.

In March of 2024, De Minaur won the Mexican Open in Acapulco, with Boulter being the champion at the same event on the women’s side. The couple repeated the feat during the grass-court season in June, with De Minaur winning at the Rosmalen Championships while Boulter claimed the title in Nottingham.

When prominent tennis journalist Bastien Fachan shared the couple’s feats, Boulter playfully responded, “He just can’t let me have a week”.

Third Time Lucky in Rotterdam

For De Minaur, the Rotterdam triumph represented a breakthrough moment after consecutive final defeats in 2024 and 2025.

For De Minaur, this was third-time lucky, as the Australian has reached the final in Rotterdam for the last two years but has come second to the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

The world number eight had become the first player in tournament history to reach three consecutive Rotterdam finals—a record that would have felt hollow had he not finally converted one into a title.

Speaking after his victory, De Minaur posted on Instagram: “Third final in a row… and now I can say I actually like playing finals here 🤣 Different outcome this time – 11th ATP title 🏆…@felixaliassime congrats on a great week, and thank you everyone for your love and support @abnamroopen”.

De Minaur’s Previous Response

The banter between the engaged couple flows both ways. When Boulter won her Ostrava title, De Minaur had his own cheeky response to her achievement.

Following her title win in Ostrava, Boulter posted a photo of herself with the trophy on her Instagram account. Boulter added a caption to the post, celebrating her title win in Czechia. The caption read: “Make that title numero four.” In a reply to the post, Alex de Minaur jokingly said: “Some more ornaments for the house”.

The comment playfully suggested that Boulter’s trophies would merely serve as decorations for their future home together—a tongue-in-cheek response that delighted tennis fans.

Wedding Plans Continue

The couple’s playful social media exchanges come as they plan their wedding for later in 2026, with hints suggesting a destination ceremony somewhere in Europe.

“I’ve not been a massive dreamer about my wedding,” Katie told The Telegraph. “As long as my family are there, I’ll be happy.” “I did sort of dream about a destination wedding,” she added. “Having a place you can go back to that’s your place. So it’s possible it’ll be in the middle of nowhere”.

In July 2025, Katie shared an array of photographs with Alex from what appeared to be a wedding venue, alongside the caption, “2026,” with a shush emoji.

During the Australian Open in January, De Minaur engaged in light-hearted banter about wedding planning, insisting it’s a “50-50 relationship” and that he’s “been involved so far with some of the decisions.”

Boulter, for her part, had published “51% shareholder” on her X account the day prior, playfully claiming she holds the majority stake in their wedding decisions.

A Power Couple’s Success

The couple’s mutual success continues to inspire tennis fans worldwide. De Minaur currently sits at world number eight and has established himself as one of the ATP Tour’s most consistent performers, particularly at the ATP 500 level where he leads in wins since 2023.

Boulter, Britain’s number one women’s player and ranked 25th globally, has overcome significant challenges including being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome in 2016, which sidelined her career for a year. Her recent title in Ostrava marked her first since winning the 2025 WTA 125 Trophée Clarins in Paris.

Next Stop: Indian Wells

In all likelihood, the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells will be the next event for both De Minaur and Boulter, where they’ll look to continue their impressive form into the North American hard-court swing.

Given their track record of winning titles in consecutive weeks, tennis fans will be watching closely to see if either—or both—can add to their trophy collections in the California desert.

The Verdict

Katie Boulter’s cheeky “stop copying me” message perfectly captures the playful dynamic between two of tennis’s most beloved stars. Their ability to celebrate each other’s successes while maintaining a sense of humor about their parallel careers is exactly what makes them such fan favorites.

For De Minaur, finally breaking through in Rotterdam after two heartbreaking final defeats will taste all the sweeter—even if his fiancée insists he’s just following her lead. And with wedding plans progressing and both players enjoying strong form, 2026 is shaping up to be a memorable year for tennis’s favorite power couple.

As for who’s copying whom? Perhaps they’re simply inspiring each other to greatness—one trophy (or “ornament,” as De Minaur would say) at a time.