Katie Boulter, Britain’s No. 1 women’s tennis player, expressed renewed confidence and shared a mutual aspiration with her fiancé, Alex de Minaur, to play a night match on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the 2025 US Open, which began August 24. After a challenging summer marked by a four-match losing streak, Boulter declared, “I feel like I’m me again,” attributing her resurgence to a lighter schedule and de Minaur’s unwavering support.
Boulter’s Resurgence and Shared US Open Wish
Following a tough summer, including losses at Wimbledon and Toronto, Boulter regained form with a third-round run in Cincinnati, crediting rest for her recovery: “I’ve been working too hard… I’m starting to feel like I’m coming back to myself.” In a promotional video, both Boulter and de Minaur, interviewed separately, expressed their desire to experience a US Open night match. De Minaur said, “Nothing beats night matches at the US Open, that energy, that buzz,” while Boulter echoed, “I’d love to experience a night match on Ashe. That would be really cool.” Despite their hopes, Boulter faces a tough first-round match against Marta Kostyuk, while de Minaur takes on Christopher O’Connell.
De Minaur’s Support and Their Bond
Boulter, ranked No. 25, has leaned heavily on de Minaur, world No. 8, whose advice has been crucial since her career-low ranking outside the top 250 in April 2023. “Alex’s support, emotionally and with advice, has helped me grow as a player and person,” she said. Their engagement, announced in December 2024, has strengthened their partnership, with fans on X buzzing: “Katie and Alex wanting that Ashe night match is couple goals!” (@TennisFanUK, August 24, 2025). Their mutual disappointment at missing a US Open mixed doubles wildcard, despite public pleas, underscores their shared passion.
Broader Context
Boulter’s rediscovery of form mirrors the resilience of peers like Emma Raducanu, thriving with new coaches, or Luke Littler, dominating darts. Her titles in San Diego and Nottingham, combined with de Minaur’s Washington Open win, highlight their parallel success. Facing Kostyuk, who recently switched to a Wilson Ultra v5 racquet, Boulter’s mental reset could be key. As she and de Minaur chase their US Open dreams, Boulter’s “I’m me again” mantra and their shared night-match ambition reflect a renewed drive for 2025.
