“It was about time”
Before a direct duel: Tennis dream couple got engaged
12/24/2024 – 12:34 p.mReading time: 1 min.
On New Year’s Day they meet as opponents. Now the tennis dream couple Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter have announced a special message and have sparked enthusiasm among their colleagues.
Romantic news from the tennis world: Australian world number nine Alex de Minaur and top British player Katie Boulter have announced their engagement. The two have been a couple for several years. Their engagement was enthusiastically received by the tennis community.
De Minaur, 25, and Boulter, 28, shared the good news on Instagram on Monday, saying: “We’ve been keeping a little secret.” In one photo, Boulter showed off her new silver engagement ring.
Numerous tennis stars congratulated the couple, including Paula Badosa and Emma Raducanu
and Madison Keys. The Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis joked: “About time.” Eva Lys from Hamburg was emotional: “I’m in tears! Congratulations!”
The pair start the new season together at the United Cup in Sydney. There will even be a direct clash: Australia and Great Britain will meet on New Year’s Day, after both first face Argentina in their opening matches.