Katie Boulter Left Disappointed After Beau Alex De Minaur’s First Preference Becomes Clear and Not Her

Their relationship may be built on shared passion for tennis, but recently, Katie Boulter found herself playing second fiddle—to soccer.

Speaking earlier this year, Boulter had said, “Tennis is where we want to be—and the rest will come,” reflecting on her journey with longtime boyfriend Alex de Minaur. On-court chemistry, mutual support, and a healthy dose of humor have defined the tennis power couple’s dynamic. But following De Minaur’s latest ATP tour stint, it seems his heart is temporarily with a different sport—and Boulter is feeling the chill.

From Clay Courts to Premier League Pitches

De Minaur returned home after a valiant run at the Barcelona Open, where he reached his 50th career quarterfinal. Despite a promising start, he fell to defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3. With his focus momentarily off the tennis court, the Aussie turned his attention to another love—Premier League football.

Boulter’s reaction? A subtle but unmistakable sign of disappointment.

Taking to her Instagram story, the British No. 1 shared a video of De Minaur fully engrossed in a soccer match on their first evening back together. Her caption read:
“Watching football on our first night back together. Loveeee us time 🙄 >>>>>>>>🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩”
A playful jab, but one fans quickly interpreted as a lighthearted call for attention.

Instagram Banter and the Battle for Attention

This isn’t the first time Boulter has shared her feelings through cheeky Instagram updates. After their return from the Sunshine Double, she poked fun at De Minaur’s love for golf, posting a story captioned:
“First day home in months, priorities will always be the same.”
She even ran a poll asking whether his golf clubs deserved a spot in the shed. Spoiler: She knew she was right.

More recently, Boulter turned fashion critic during the Monte Carlo Masters, where De Minaur delivered his most commanding win of the season—dismantling World No. 9 Daniil Medvedev in a stunning 6-2, 6-2 upset. In response to De Minaur’s victorious post captioned “Step by step 🧱👀 QF 🔜”, Boulter quipped:
“Not sure the short shorts are a win tho.”
Fans loved it, praising the couple’s playful and relatable energy.

Boulter’s Focus: Madrid and Roland Garros

While De Minaur is catching matches off-court, Boulter is all business. The 26-year-old recently earned main-draw entry into Roland Garros for just the second time in her career and is set to compete at the Madrid Open, where she’ll face Kateřina Siniaková in the opening round.

After a frustrating, injury-ridden start to 2025—playing just three tournaments—Boulter is hoping the clay season marks a turning point.

Fans React: Is Football Creating Friction?

As fans speculate about the impact of De Minaur’s off-court distractions, many are chiming in with opinions:

Poll Results:

• “Yes, he needs to focus more on tennis.”
• “No, everyone deserves a break.”
• “It’s just playful banter.”
• “Don’t care, as long as he wins.”

Still the Power Couple of Tennis?

Despite the occasional jab or playful jealousy, Boulter and De Minaur continue to charm fans with their authenticity, wit, and support for each other—on and off the court.