Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur are no longer just one of tennis's most-talked-about couples — they are husband and wife. The pair, who began dating in March 2020 after a chance early-morning coffee in Melbourne, got engaged in December 2024 and married quietly on 12 July 2026 in Leicestershire, England. Their story is one of the sport's great modern romances: two elite competitors who became each other's loudest supporters.
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Key takeaways
- Katie Charlotte Boulter (born 1 August 1996) and Álex de Miñaur Román (born 17 February 1999) married on 12 July 2026.
- The couple began dating in March 2020 and went Instagram-official in March 2021.
- They announced their engagement on 23 December 2024.
- De Minaur is Australia's No. 1 male tennis player; Boulter is a four-time WTA Tour title winner.
- Following the wedding, Boulter updated her social media to "KDM" (Katie De Minaur) but continues competing under her maiden name.
Profile summary
Katie Boulter | Alex de Minaur | |
Full name | Katie Charlotte Boulter | Álex de Miñaur Román |
Born | 1 August 1996 | 17 February 1999 |
Birthplace | Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire, England | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Nationality | British | Australian (also holds Spanish citizenship) |
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Turned pro | 2011 | 2015 |
Career-high ranking | No. 23 (November 2024) | No. 5 (July 2026) |
WTA/ATP titles | 4 singles | 11 singles, 1 doubles |
Nickname | — | The Demon |
Their first unofficial encounter happened by chance in early 2020 at Adelaide Airport while travelling on the tennis tour. Shortly after, they discovered they were staying at the same hotel in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open — and ran into each other early in the morning at the hotel lobby, where they decided to grab a coffee together.
Boulter had already heard good things. "I knew Alex to say hi to because we had mutual friends: he had a reputation as a good and humble person," she told the Sydney Morning Herald.
De Minaur later revealed that Boulter initially turned down his first invitation before responding with a "maybe" when he asked again — a detail that makes the story all the more endearing.
From lockdown FaceTime calls to going public
The couple began dating in March 2020, right as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted daily life. Living apart during lockdowns, they relied on FaceTime to stay connected. Alex said:
"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."
The exact timeline of their early relationship is unclear, but Boulter confirmed in March 2021 that they had been together for a year. The couple made their relationship "Instagram official" with an anniversary post and have since frequently been seen together at tournaments.
The engagement: "We've been keeping a small secret"
Tennis enthusiasts and romantics alike were captivated when the pair announced their engagement. The Australian tennis star and British champion confirmed the news on 23 December 2024, cementing their status as one of the sport's most beloved duos.
"We've been keeping a small secret," the pair jointly said on Instagram, with Boulter showing off her ring.
Among the well-wishers were women's stars Paula Badosa and Madison Keys.
Both enjoyed breakthrough seasons in 2024 — the Australian broke into the top 10 for the first time while Boulter reached a career-high ranking of No. 23.
Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter wedding
The couple organised two separate celebrations to balance their professional careers and family needs. The first, private ceremony was held at a historic church in Leicestershire, near where Katie grew up — with only eight close guests present.
The date was chosen at the last minute, immediately after they were both knocked out of Wimbledon, and the main reason was so that Katie's grandfather, who suffers from dementia, could attend the ceremony.
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They arrived together at the church in a black Porsche Carrera and were married by a female vicar before celebrating with loved ones at a nearby pub.
Boulter wore a custom lace dress designed by Caroline Castigliano. To make it even more personal, she hand-stitched a piece of fabric from her late grandmother's wedding dress into the gown. De Minaur complemented her in a classic Ralph Lauren tuxedo.
The Tuscany celebration
Just days later, the couple travelled to Italy where they organised a large multi-day celebration for extended family, friends, and colleagues from the tennis world at the luxurious Borgo Santo Pietro estate in Tuscany. The celebration included a dinner of local Tuscan ingredients, a pool party with pizza and ice cream, and lavish fashion looks documented by Vogue.
Australian stars Alex Bolt, Rinky Hijikata, Olivia Gadecki and Matt Reid, and British stars Jodie Burrage, Heather Watson, Katie Swan, Olivia Nicholls, Freya Christie and Laura Robson were among those who joined the festivities.
Boulter confirmed she plans to continue competing under her maiden name on the WTA Tour. However, she updated her social media profiles to "KDM," which stands for Katie De Minaur.
Alex de Minaur's ethnicity and background
De Minaur's father, Aníbal, is Uruguayan and his mother, Esther, is Spanish. This gives him a mixed Latin heritage — Uruguayan and Spanish — and he is fluent in English and Spanish, and also speaks some French.
De Minaur holds dual Australian and Spanish citizenship. After spending the first five years of his life in Sydney, his family moved to Alicante, Spain.
As he has said himself: "I used to represent Spain but I always felt I was Australian." That sense of identity drives both his nickname — "The Demon" — and his fierce commitment to representing Australia on the Davis Cup stage.
Their careers on court
Both players are forces in their respective tours. De Minaur's career-high ATP singles ranking is world No. 5, achieved on 13 July 2026. He has won eleven ATP Tour titles in singles and one in doubles.
Boulter has a career-high singles ranking of No. 23 by the WTA, achieved in November 2024. She has won four singles titles on the WTA Tour.
Net worth
Net worth estimates for de Minaur vary considerably across sources. As of 2026, his net worth is estimated to be between $9–10 million USD by some sources, accounting for career prize money, brand partnerships, off-court earnings, and strategic investments. Other analysts place the figure closer to $7.8 million. One estimate puts his net worth at $9 million, built primarily through ATP prize money, supplemented by a growing endorsement portfolio and appearance fees from exhibition events.
His income streams include:
- ATP prize money — career earnings exceeding $26 million (24th all-time)
- Endorsements — long-term partnerships with Asics, Wilson, TAG Heuer, Swisse Wellness, La Roche-Posay, Pepperstone, and FairMarkets
- Appearance and exhibition fees
Latest news
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The tennis world recently rallied around the couple after news emerged of the passing of Katie Boulter's grandfather Brian. Sloane Stephens, Denis Shapovalov's wife Mirjam, and numerous other high-profile names from the tennis world reacted with condolences.
On 9 October 2026, Boulter took to her Instagram and shared a carousel of cherished moments with her late grandfather — including a picture from her and de Minaur's July 2026 wedding.
Both quickly returned to training after the Tuscany celebration and are currently preparing for the North American summer hard-court tour.
FAQs
- Are Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter still together? Yes — they married on 12 July 2026 in Leicestershire, England, and are now husband and wife.
- How did Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter meet? They first met on tour in Melbourne just before the Australian Open in early 2020. A chance hotel encounter led to an early-morning coffee that sparked their romance.
- Is Alex de Minaur married? Yes — Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter are officially husband and wife, having tied the knot in a private ceremony on 12 July 2026.
- When was the Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter wedding? They married in England, near where Boulter grew up, on the day Jannik Sinner won the 2026 Wimbledon men's final.
- What is Alex de Minaur's ethnicity? De Minaur has mixed ethnicity — Uruguayan heritage from his father and Spanish heritage from his mother. He was born in Sydney, Australia and holds dual Australian and Spanish citizenship.
- What is Katie Boulter's name after marriage? Boulter will continue competing professionally as Katie Boulter but has updated her social media to "KDM," reflecting her new surname, Katie De Minaur.
- Who attended Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter's wedding? The church ceremony was kept to immediate family only. The larger Tuscany celebration included Australian and British tennis players, with British Vogue documenting the occasion.
- Did the couple compete at Wimbledon 2026? Both competed at the 2026 Championships, although neither made a deep run — Boulter exited in the opening round of both singles and doubles, while de Minaur reached the fourth round.
Tuko.co.ke also highlighted facts about Katie Boulter’s parents, David and Susan, and the family roots behind the British tennis star’s career.
Her mother introduced her to tennis at five and still travels to support her on tour, while her grandfather has remained a devoted presence at her matches.
Source: TUKO.co.ke