Inside Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter's relationship: From blossoming romance on the court to secret engagement, how tennis stars became the sport's hottest couple
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Alex de Minaur was spotted fist-pumping the air after Katie Boulter surged to clinch the first set of her French Open clash against Paula Badosa in May. The Australian, who is ranked ninth on the ATP Tour, had just secured a first-round victory against American Alex Michelsen and had rushed over to watch Boulter straight after his match had finished.
![[The pair announced the amazing news on Monday adding that they had been keeping their engagement secret]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/13/93426015-14221047-image-a-39_1734961287072.jpg)
While the tennis power couple are regularly seen supporting each other when competing, it was a particularly touching moment. This year, the tennis power couple celebrated their four-year anniversary after having initially began dating back in March 2020.
![[It's been an excellent year for the tennis couple, with both winning twice on the WTA and ATP Tours]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/13/93426019-14221047-image-a-40_1734961292641.jpg)
And on Monday, the duo delighted tennis fans around the world, announcing that they were engaged with a picture on Instagram. The pair were snapped smiling and hugging, with Boulter draping her arm around De Minaur's neck, showing she was wearing a stunning engagement ring.
![[The pair are understood to have first started dating back in 2020 but they kep their blossoming relationship a secret in the early years]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/13/93426017-14221047-image-a-41_1734961296758.jpg)
'We’ve been keeping a small secret…' they captioned the post. Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur surprised fans on Monday morning as they announced their engagement. The pair announced the amazing news on Monday adding that they had been keeping their engagement secret.
![[They are regularly seen at tournaments supporting one and other, with Boulter having spoken out on the touching advice her fiance gave to her after she crashed out of Wimbledon this year]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/13/93425985-14221047-De_Minaur_notably_paid_tribute_to_Boulter_during_a_post_match_pr-m-59_1734962070702.jpg)
It's been an excellent year for the tennis couple, with both winning twice on the WTA and ATP Tours. It has been a remarkable year for both stars, with Boulter picking up wins in Nottingham and San Diego, while De Minaur was recently crowned champion at the Ultimate Tennis Showdown.
![[They will face off against each other at the United Cup in January but Boulter stated that they share a helthy rivalry]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/13/93425983-14221047-image-a-50_1734961355790.jpg)
