Katie Boulter Escapes Wimbledon Heat with Umbrella to Support Fiancé De Minaur After Dream Start

Katie Boulter Cheers On Fiancé Alex De Minaur at Wimbledon After Her First-Round Triumph
[Image: Boulter watches De Minaur’s match under a Wimbledon umbrella.]

British tennis star Katie Boulter celebrated a dominant 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 win over Paula Badosa in her Wimbledon opener on Monday—but was back courtside Tuesday to support fiancé Alex De Minaur. Sheltering from scorching 31°C heat under a Wimbledon-branded umbrella, Boulter perched in the stands on Court 18 as De Minaur battled Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena.

The Australian star, dubbed an “honorary Brit” by the enthusiastic crowd, overcame a late surge from his opponent to secure a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(2) victory. Boulter clapped enthusiastically, while Aussie Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt roared approval with a fist pump.

Power Couple Goals
[Image: Boulter and De Minaur embrace after a match.]

The duo, engaged since December 2023 after meeting at a London café in 2020, are a fixture at each other’s matches. Earlier this year, De Minaur dashed from his Australian Open win to catch Boulter’s match, while she’s become a fan favorite Down Under, nicknamed “Aussie Kate.”

De Minaur, currently ranked World No. 11, showcased strong serves (80% first-serve points won) but faced resistance in a tense third-set tiebreak. Boulter, meanwhile, rides momentum from her recent WTA 125 title in Paris and a Nottingham quarterfinal run.

Home Advantage
[Image: The couple’s Wimbledon home.]

The pair, who own a home near Wimbledon, prioritize synchronizing schedules. “If I have a late match, I sneak in quietly so I don’t wake her,” De Minaur told The Express. Boulter, set to face Argentina’s Solana Sierra next, eyes another deep SW19 run after her career-best third-round exit in 2023.

De Minaur’s Resurgence Bid
[Image: De Minaur celebrates a winning point.]

Though slipping from his Top 10 ranking, De Minaur aims to rebound at Wimbledon. His 2024 highlights include an Australian Open quarterfinal and a Rotterdam final loss to Carlos Alcaraz. Boulter, ranked World No. 28, hopes to build on her fiery form, while her fiancé seeks momentum ahead of the Paris Olympics.

[Image: Boulter in action during her first-round win.]

With mutual support and shared ambition, this tennis power couple continues to charm fans on and off the court.