Katie Boulter Credits Alex de Minaur’s Influence as She Targets Wimbledon Glory
Katie Boulter, Britain’s No. 1 women’s tennis player, revealed in an exclusive Tennis365 interview on June 11, 2025, how her fiancé, world No. 10 Alex de Minaur, has been a transformative force in her career and personal life, as she sets her sights on winning Wimbledon. The 28-year-old, who climbed from outside the top 250 in April 2023 to a career-high No. 25 after titles in Nottingham (2023, 2024) and San Diego (2024), credited De Minaur’s work ethic and support, saying, “Alex has been crucial in my development… His drive pushes me to be better every day,” per www.tennis365.com. Their engagement, announced in December 2024, has deepened their bond, with Boulter noting, “We’re on the same wavelength with our priorities,” per www.womensweekly.com.au.
Boulter’s ambition is to claim a Grand Slam title, specifically Wimbledon, stating, “My dream would be to win a Grand Slam… It’s the pinnacle of our sport, and Wimbledon is where I’ve dreamed of it since I was a kid,” per www.tennis365.com. Aiming for a Wimbledon seeding (top 32), she added, “It would make a difference ranking-wise for who you play, but my focus is building momentum,” with three grass-court events, including Queen’s Club, scheduled before Wimbledon (June 30-July 13), per www.tennis365.com. Her 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over Ajla Tomljanovic at Queen’s on June 10, alongside a doubles victory with Emma Raducanu, signals strong form, per www.theguardian.com.
De Minaur’s influence extends beyond inspiration. Boulter admires his resilience, saying, “He’s the epitome of a fighter… That’s what I aspire to be,” per womenstennisblog.com. His advice, like “one match doesn’t define your career” after her 2024 Wimbledon loss, keeps her grounded, per @TheTennisLetter. Posts on X, like @tennis365com’s, highlight their mutual support, noting De Minaur’s presence courtside at Queen’s, per @tennis365com. Despite a second-round Australian Open 2025 loss, Boulter’s focus on Grand Slams, fueled by De Minaur’s guidance, positions her for a potential Wimbledon breakthrough.
