Katie Boulter Celebrates 5 Years With Alex De Minaur by Revealing a Playful Secret That Started It All
Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter’s Love Story Continues to Blossom
Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter’s relationship keeps growing stronger with time, proving to be a perfect match both on and off the court. Reflecting on their bond, De Minaur once shared, “Her companionship was something I’d been looking for: it gave me a sense of peace.” On Saturday, the tennis power couple celebrated five wonderful years together. While De Minaur marked the occasion with a heartfelt social media post, Boulter decided to have some fun. So, what did she do?
A Playful Celebration
De Minaur took to Instagram on Saturday, posting a simple yet touching tribute: “5 years ❤️🤞” alongside a photo of the couple enjoying a sunset. But Boulter, known for her sense of humor, added her own playful twist.
An hour later, she shared a hilarious Instagram story featuring a clip of a little girl holding a cat tightly in her arms—a lighthearted way of showing how she ‘captured’ Alex into her life. The joke was an instant hit, bringing smiles to fans who adore the couple’s fun dynamic.
How It All Began
Beyond the jokes, De Minaur and Boulter have been each other’s biggest supporters throughout the years. Their love story began at the 2020 Australian Open, when De Minaur asked Boulter out for coffee. The two connected instantly and made their relationship public in 2021, when De Minaur posted on International Women’s Day, writing: “Happy International Women’s Day!! Especially to this one, I don’t mind you 🤷♂️👀😘!! @katiecboulter.”
COVID-19 Strengthened Their Bond
Surprisingly, it was the COVID-19 pandemic that brought them even closer. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald last June after celebrating their fourth anniversary, De Minaur revealed how their long-distance conversations deepened their connection. “Our relationship started at the beginning of COVID. I was in Spain under house arrest, and she was in the UK, so we had months of talking on FaceTime.”
He soon realized their bond was special. “I found myself wanting to talk to her all the time. Her companionship was something I’d been looking for: it gave me a sense of peace.”
A Love That Inspires
Their relationship has also influenced their tennis careers. De Minaur credits Boulter for inspiring his game, saying, “I’ve learned a lot watching her play; she’s aggressive and goes after her shots. Watching her believe in herself has helped me take more risks in big moments.”
Boulter echoed this sentiment, sharing, “I feel like we’ve really helped each other in so many different ways.”
A Fairytale Engagement
In late 2024, the couple announced their engagement. Boulter took to Instagram in December to reveal the happy news, posting a picture with De Minaur and the caption: “We’ve been keeping a small secret… 🤭.” The sparkling engagement ring said it all.
As they enter another year of their incredible journey together, fans can only hope for more heartwarming moments from this beloved tennis duo. What are your thoughts on Alex and Katie’s love story? Let us know in the comments!
