Australian tennis sensation Alex de Minaur showcased not only his prowess on the court but also his unwavering support for his girlfriend, British tennis star Katie Boulter, in a heartwarming display of dedication and sportsmanship.
De Minaur, fresh off defending his ATP Tour title at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC, had a tough decision to make: celebrate his victory in Acapulco or rush to San Diego to stand by Boulter’s side as she competed in the biggest final of her career at a WTA 500 event.
In a poignant moment during his on-court interview, De Minaur revealed his priorities, stating, “You know what, I cannot. I’ve got a 6 a.m. flight to go to Tijuana and go and watch Katie play in the final, so I’m looking forward to that.” This selfless act exemplified the depth of their relationship and De Minaur’s unwavering support for Boulter’s tennis journey.
Despite the fatigue from a late-night celebration and an early morning start, De Minaur made it to San Diego to witness Boulter’s triumph. With him in the stands, Boulter battled her way to victory against Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk, clinching the championship with a thrilling 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 win.
Reflecting on De Minaur’s gesture, Boulter expressed her gratitude, acknowledging his sacrifices and recognizing his own remarkable achievements. “He had an incredible week himself. I think I’ll begin to process it in the next couple of days, but what he’s done is insane,” she remarked during her post-match press conference.
De Minaur’s back-to-back ATP 500 titles served as inspiration for Boulter, who aims to emulate his success in her own career. “To go back-to-back titles at a 500, that’s what I aspire to be like. Let’s see if I can do it in San Diego next year,” she said, setting her sights on future triumphs while cherishing the support and encouragement she receives from De Minaur.
Weekend rundown 😅
– win Acapulco title on Saturday 🏆
– fly to San Diego ✈️
– watch Katie win title on Sunday 🏆@alexdeminaur x @katiecboulter pic.twitter.com/NrPFXhvKXB— wta (@WTA) March 4, 2024
Their partnership not only exemplifies the power of love and mutual respect but also highlights the camaraderie and sportsmanship that define the tennis community. As De Minaur continues to shine on the ATP Tour and Boulter makes her mark on the WTA Tour, their bond remains a testament to the enduring spirit of tennis and the unwavering support that fuels success on and off the court.
Alex De Minaur in 2024
At the moment ranked no.10, Alex played his last match on the 2nd of March when he beat world no.9 Casper Ruud 6-4 6-4 in the final in Acapulco to win his 8th career title.
Currently, during this season Alex owns a compiled 15-4 match record. The Australian has won 1 title in Acapulco. Alex got to the final in Rotterdam.
Katie Boulter in 2024
Currently the world no.27 (career-high), Boulter played her last match on the 3rd of March when she overcame world no.32 Marta Kostyuk 5-7 6-2 6-2 in the final in San Diego to win her 1st career title.
Presently, during this year the Brit achieved an overall 11-3 match record. Katie clinched 1 title in San Diego.
