Newly engaged Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur are serving up some major couple goals ahead of the Australian Open. The duo recently kicked off their 2025 season at the United Cup, representing their respective countries, Great Britain and Australia. While neither could lead their team to the title, they have another reason to celebrate—a romantic personal milestone. The couple announced their engagement just before the new year. The couple is often seen delighting fans with glimpses of their bond on social media. Recently, Boulter was surprised by fiancée de Minaur’s new hobby.

Ahead of the Australian Open, Alex de Minaur was seen promoting Airbnb in an Instagram post. The Aussie star shared a laid-back moment, lounging with a book in hand. Katie Boulter couldn’t resist poking fun, commenting, “You read?” Their playful banter left fans smiling and showed exactly why they’re such an adorable pair.

Boulter and De Minaur shared their engagement news on December 23, 2024, with an Instagram post captioned, “Been keeping a small secret.”The post featured a stunning emerald-cut diamond engagement ring and a sunrise selfie near De Minaur’s hometown in Alicante, Spain.

The couple’s love story started on the tennis circuit but took a sweet turn over coffee. Their relationship began when de Minaur asked Boulter out for a coffee date, which she initially declined. However, after some persistence, she agreed to meet him, leading to their first date. Boulter revealed that over coffee she knew he was the one. “We bumped into each other at six in the morning and ended up getting a coffee. From that moment, I knew I was in it for the long haul,” she told The Age.

The couple has been going strong for almost four years now. However, after their engagement, they faced their first real challenge.

Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur face their first dilemma after engagement

Their bond faced its first test at the United Cup, where both were drawn into Group F. This raised the possibility of the newly engaged couple facing each other on the court. Boulter expressed her feelings on the matter, saying, “I don’t know about having a match against him, I think that’s going to be terrible, and a bit of a popcorn match. But yeah, let’s hope we don’t reach there and we win before.”

Thankfully, the showdown was avoided. Boulter defeated Olivia Gadecki 6-2, 6-1 in her singles match, helping Great Britain advance to the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, De Minaur’s team was knocked out, sparing them an awkward encounter on the court. Great Britain eventually lost to Poland in the quarters, ending their United Cup run.

Now, the couple is focusing on their preparations for the Australian Open. De Minaur comes into the tournament as the 8th seed, riding high after an impressive performance at the United Cup. Boulter, ranked 23rd, will also be hoping for a strong campaign at Melbourne Park.

The 2024 Australian Open was a mixed bag for the duo. The Australian tennis star advanced to the second round after Milos Raonic retired due to injury while trailing 6-7(6), 6-3, 2-0. Boulter, however, faced an early exit, losing to Daria Kasatkina 6-3, 6-4 in the first round.

Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur are all set to make waves at the 2025 Australian Open, starting January 12. Will the newly engaged pair shine on one of tennis’ biggest stages?