Katie Boulter has scaled new heights in tennis over the last couple of years and now she has revealed of her\u00a0fianc\u00e9, Alex de Minaur, has been crucial in her development on and off the court.<\/p>\n
Roll the clock back to April 2023 and Boulter was ranked outside of the top 250 in the women\u2019s game, with the elegant British player struggling to breakthrough at the top of the game.<\/p>\n
That was before she landed her first WTA Tour title at the Nottingham Open and by September of that year, she was knocking on the door of the top 50 of the WTA Rankings.<\/p>\n
She has managed to maintain her position at the top of the women\u2019s game over the last two years after winning her first WTA 500 title in San Diego and then successfully defending her title in Nottingham last June.<\/p>\n
Boulter\u2019s career has gone to new heights since she started dating top ten player De Minaur and she told us that the impact her fianc\u00e9 has had on her life and career has been immense.<\/p>\n
2025 WTA Queen\u2019s Club points and prize money: How many points are Raducanu and Boulter dropping?<\/a><\/p>\n Katie Boulter was \u2018nervous and stressed\u2019 as golden chance slipped by<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAlex has been a huge influence on my journey,\u201d Boulter told Tennis365 in her role as an ambassador for BRITA.<\/p>\n \u201cHis support, both emotionally and in terms of advice and perspective, has helped me grow, not just as a player, but as a person. Having someone in your corner who truly believes in you makes a big difference when you\u2019re trying to push through tough moments.\u201d<\/p>\n Boulter is playing in the brand new WTA 500 tournament at the Queen\u2019s Club this week, with De Minaur in the stands to watch her win a tough opening match against Ajla Tomljanovic on Tuesday.<\/p>\n It revived memories of Boulter watching De Minaur playing in the men\u2019s event at Queen\u2019s Club, where he lost in the final against Carlos Alcaraz two years ago.<\/p>\n \u201cI have such fond memories of watching him at Queen\u2019s,\u201d she continued. \u201cI have my own connection to watching tennis at Queen\u2019s with Alex playing and now he is watching me. It was a nice little role reversal and hopefully he can be there for many more of my matches.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is one of the most special times of the year for me. Playing in front of a home crowd brings a different kind of energy, there\u2019s definitely some nerves, but mostly I feel excited and motivated. The support from the fans is something I never take for granted; it pushes me to give everything on court.\u201d<\/p>\n Boulter is setting her sights high this summer, as she is targeting a seeding at Wimbledon and admits her biggest goal is landing the title at the All England Club.<\/p>\n The 28-year-old is close to securing a seeding for Wimbledon, which gets underway at the end of this month, and she admits that would boost her hopes.<\/p>\n \u201cMy dream would be to win a Grand Slam,\u201d she told us. \u201cIt\u2019s the pinnacle of our sport and something I\u2019ve dreamed about since I was a kid. Not just for the trophy, but for what it represents, years of hard work, resilience, and the belief that anything is possible.<\/p>\n \u201cI would love to be seeded for Wimbledon. It does make a difference in terms of ranking-wise who you play, but at the same time, it\u2019s not my sole focus.<\/p>\n \u201cI just want to build a bit of momentum coming into the grass season. I want to get as many matches under my belt before I get to Wimbledon, which is very important, which is why I have actually entered three tournaments before Wimbledon to see what I can get out of myself.\u201d<\/p>\n Boulter prominence at the top of the British game has ensured she is attracting some big-name sponsors, with BRITA the latest to sign her up as a brand ambassador.<\/p>\n \u201cPartnering with BRITA felt like a natural fit for me,\u201d added Boulter. \u201cHydration is such a critical part of my routine both on and off the court, and BRITA\u2019s commitment to encourage mindful choices that do better for your mind, body & planet aligns with my values. It\u2019s great to work with a brand that not only supports performance but is also driving sustainable change in British Tennis.<\/p>\n \u201cAt this level, even small margins make a huge difference. If I\u2019m not properly hydrated, it affects my energy, focus, and recovery. Hydration helps me stay sharp mentally and physically throughout long matches, especially in tough conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n READ NEXT: Emma Raducanu makes brutally honest confession after winning first match at Queen\u2019s Club<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The post Katie Boulter makes an Alex de Minaur confession as she sets a huge Grand Slam target<\/a> appeared first on Tennis365<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Katie Boulter has scaled new heights in tennis over the last couple of years and now she has revealed of her\u00a0fianc\u00e9, Alex de Minaur, has been crucial in her development on and off the court. 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