Alex de Minaur and girlfriend Katie Boulter’s “secret” is out: Couple make surprise engagement announcement days after speculation
Alex de Minaur and his longtime girlfriend, Katie Boulter, are officially engaged, revealing their “small secret” on December 23.
The couple, who have been dating since March 2020, made their announcement to the delight of their fans. Boulter, a British tennis player with a career-high ranking of World No. 23, and de Minaur, currently ranked World No. 9, often display their love and support for each other, frequently spotted cheering one another on from the stands.
Just a week prior, on December 16, Boulter hinted at something special with a cryptic Instagram post. She shared a sun-soaked photo by the seaside in Alicante, Spain, captioning it, “Today was a good day,” without offering further explanation. De Minaur playfully responded in the comments, “Was it now??!!” sparking curiosity among fans. Speculation about an engagement grew when de Minaur deleted his teasing comment, while Boulter’s friends and family shared heartfelt, but vague, reactions to her post.
On December 23, the couple finally confirmed the news, posting a photo from the beach where Boulter had been seen earlier, but this time, she proudly displayed a stunning diamond ring. The caption read, “We’ve been keeping a small secret,” officially sharing their engagement with their followers.
With this announcement, de Minaur joins the ranks of other tennis stars like Felix Auger-Aliassime, Casper Ruud, and Alexei Popyrin, who have also gotten engaged during the off-season.
