Katie Boulter, Britain’s No. 1 and world No. 23, shared a cheeky eight-word message on X, teasing her fiancé Alex de Minaur after his thrilling performance at the 2025 National Bank Open in Toronto. Following De Minaur’s 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 victory over Frances Tiafoe in the third round on August 4, 2025, Boulter posted, “I’m not even fast I just read well,” accompanied by laughing, hush, and eye-roll emojis, poking fun at his remarkable court coverage during a standout rally. De Minaur, the world No. 8, responded with a playful, “It’s called anticipation,” and a shrugging emoji, showcasing their lighthearted banter.
The rally, described by Express.co.uk as a “showstopping” display, saw De Minaur sprint across the court to retrieve seemingly unreturnable shots, ultimately forcing Tiafoe to net a volley, earning a standing ovation from the Toronto crowd. Boulter’s post, under a tweet by Bastien Fachan, highlighted her fiancé’s agility and court sense, which he humbly attributed to reading the game rather than raw speed. De Minaur, fresh off his 10th ATP title at the 2025 Citi DC Open, advanced to face Ben Shelton in the Toronto quarterfinals, aiming to improve on his 2023 final loss to Jannik Sinner.
The couple, engaged since December 2024, have been together since March 2020, bonding over a 6 a.m. coffee during the pandemic, as De Minaur shared with the Sydney Morning Herald. Boulter, who suffered a first-round loss to Renata Zarazúa (6-1, 7-5) in Montreal’s WTA event, has been a vocal supporter, previously praising De Minaur’s “heart of a lion” after his Washington triumph. Their playful exchange, amplified by posts like @TennisUpToDate2’s on X, underscores their chemistry, both on and off the court, as they push for a US Open mixed doubles wildcard.
