**Katie Boulter’s Trophy Kiss Drama and Playful Jab at Alex de Minaur**
Katie Boulter, the British No. 1, sparked headlines after winning her first clay-court title at the WTA 250 Trophée Clarins in Paris on May 18, 2025, defeating Rebecca Šramková 6-4, 7-5. During the trophy ceremony, Boulter humorously resisted kissing the “bulky” clay trophy, quipping, “This trophy’s a bit heavy, bit like my fiancé’s clay game,” a flirty dig at her fiancé, Alex de Minaur, as reported by EssentiallySports.com. The playful remark, which drew laughter from the Paris crowd, referenced de Minaur’s struggles on clay, notably his fourth-round exit to Lorenzo Musetti at the Italian Open, and was misconstrued by some media as “drama” unveiling “shocking revelations” about their relationship.[](https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-katie-boulter-resists-kissing-bulky-clay-trophy-with-flirty-dig-at-fiance-alex-de-minaur/)
Far from controversy, the comment highlighted the couple’s well-documented banter. De Minaur responded lightheartedly on Instagram, posting, “Guess I’ll stick to hard courts, champ,” alongside a photo of Boulter with the trophy, per Sportskeeda. His supportive message, “So proud of you @katiecboulter! First clay title, you absolute star!” as noted by profootballnetwork.com, further dispelled any notion of tension. Fans on X, like @helper06733849, praised their “adorable chemistry,” while @TennisConnected called the exchange a “classic” moment, reflecting their engagement since December 2024, per Yahoo.com.[](https://www.profootballnetwork.com/tennis/alex-de-minaur-makes-feelings-known-fiancee-katie-boulter-paris-act/)[](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tennis-stars-alex-minaur-katie-121218690.html)
Boulter’s title run, earning $35,250 and a career-high No. 23 ranking, per wtatennis.com, showcased her growing clay prowess, a surface she once struggled on. Her jab at de Minaur, the World No. 9, was in jest, as their relationship thrives on mutual support, seen when Boulter changed a TV channel to watch de Minaur during a warm-up, per TikTok. The “trophy kiss drama,” amplified by posts on X like @MSports_all, is more a testament to their playful dynamic than any serious rift, setting the stage for their Roland Garros campaigns.
