Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter’s loving chemistry is only getting deeper with time. It’s like a match made in heaven. “Her(Katie Boulter) companionship was something I’d been looking for: it gave me a sense of peace,” De Minaur said previously. On Saturday, this power couple completed five years of their adorable relationship. While the Aussie came up with a sweet social media post to celebrate the occasion, his girlfriend and WTA World No.38 decided to have some fun. But what did she do?

De Minaur took to his Instagram on Saturday and shared a post, simply captioned “5 years ❤️🤞.” It featured Alex and Katie together, sharing a moment in the backdrop of a stunning sunset. That’s it? Well, not exactly. So how did Boulter celebrate the fifth anniversary of their relationship? Well, she had a mischievous act up her mind.

An hour after De Minaur’s post, Boulter shared a story on her IG. Guess what she shared? Well, it was a hilarious anonymous clip that featured a little girl carrying a cute cat, but very tightly, in a playful manner. Boulter was trying to portray that’s how she brought Alex into her life. The clip was too good not to laugh at.

On a serious note, though, both these tennis pros have been each other’s support all these years. They met during the 2020 Australian Open when Minaur asked her for a coffee date. That’s how they first connected before making their relationship official in 2021 on social media. “Happy International Women’s Day!! Especially to this one, I don’t mind you 🤷‍♂️👀😘!! @katiecboulter,” De Minaur wrote in his IG post back in March, four years ago, sharing a picture with Boulter.

But do you know what really brought them even closer after the initial meetings? It was COVID-19. But how?

When Alex de Minaur revealed how COVID played a role in his relationship with GF Katie Boulter

Last June, talking to the Sydney Morning Herald, after celebrating their fourth anniversary, Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter shared a lot of lovely instances from their relationship. Talking about their early interactions, the Aussie revealed the significance of distance that eventually brought them closer – thanks to COVID-19. He said, “Our relationship started at the beginning of COVID. I was in Spain under house arrest and she was in the UK, so we had months of talking on FaceTime.”

Continuing further, he added, “I think I realised this was becoming something special when I found myself wanting to talk to her all the time. Her companionship was something I’d been looking for: it gave me a sense of peace.”

Beyond love, however, De Minaur also found a tennis companion in Boulter – one who made an impact on his professional life. How? “I’ve learnt a lot watching her play; she’s aggressive and goes after her shots. She takes more risks and backs herself in the big moments. I used to be a bit passive in those moments, but watching her believing in herself is one of the reasons I’ve made a jump in my career,” the Aussie said.

“I guess it’s the beauty of us being both in the same sport. We understand each other. We know what to expect, how we can help each other in certain situations,” he further added. Boulter also previously admitted, “I feel like we’ve really helped each other in so many different ways.”

De Minaur revealed Boulter’s best qualities as well. “I love Katie’s attitude to life, how she approaches every day – always with a smile, always finding the best in things. It’s just a joy to be around her.” In late 2024, the couple finally announced their engagement. In a post from December, Boulter shared a picture with Alex and wrote, “We’ve been keeping a small secret… 🤭.” She was spotted wearing a ring, indicating the big news.

As they enter another year of their amazing relationship, avid fans will only wish for them to stay together forever. What are your thoughts on this tennis power couple? Let us know in the comments below.