In an emotional moment before a high-stakes match at the 2025 United Cup, British tennis star Katie Boulter and her fiancé, Australian Alex de Minaur, shared a kiss, adding a personal touch to their upcoming competition. The couple, who recently got engaged, were set to clash in the mixed-team tournament in a unique match-up between Australia and the UK.
The tie between the two players marks an interesting and rare scenario in the tennis world, where a couple faces each other on the court in a professional setting. With both athletes being key figures for their respective nations, the match was already anticipated to be a thrilling and intense battle.
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Despite their personal connection, both Boulter and de Minaur entered the match with a strong focus on their national pride, each determined to deliver a win for their team. The tie was made all the more compelling by the emotional backdrop, as the pair would have to momentarily put aside their relationship in pursuit of victory on the tennis court.
Katie Boulter in 2025
Ranked no.24, the Brit played her last match on the 1st of January when she overcame Olivia Gadecki 6-2 6-1 in the round robin in Australia (draw).
Presently, during this year Boulter has achieved a compiled 2-0 match record.
Katie Boulter will come up against Alize Cornet in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other till now in top tournaments.
