Just 16 days after marrying Alex de Minaur, Katie Boulter made a lighthearted joke about getting a divorce, following some playful banter on social media about the US Open mixed doubles event.
Wedding and Banter
The tennis power couple tied the knot in an intimate church ceremony in Old Woodhouse, Leicestershire, near where Boulter grew up. They arrived in a black Porsche Carrera driven by De Minaur, with only family members attending, according to a family insider. Celebrations continued at a nearby pub.
Shortly after their marriage, Boulter commented on the US Open mixed doubles announcement. Neither she nor De Minaur were named in the lineup, which includes Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, as well as last year's runners-up Casper Ruud and Iga Swiatek. Boulter posted on Instagram: “@alexdeminaur wanna play mixed with your wife?” De Minaur replied: “@katiecboulter sorry I’m already set… [eyes emoji and smiling emoji].”
The Divorce Jibe
Boulter responded with: “@alexdeminaur divorce.” The exchange was shared on social media, drawing attention to their playful dynamic.
De Minaur Reflects on Wedding
Jokes aside, De Minaur reflected warmly on the wedding, saying: “It was an amazing time. [It was] everything we could have ever imagined. It was like our own little movie. We were able to celebrate with family and friends and have a very small honeymoon, which consisted of two days. Then we're on a flight here to Washington and getting our heads screwed back on and back to being tennis players.”
On returning to competition, he added: “The way the season works, we're back to work, right? We're back to being tennis players. That being said, I don't think much has changed for me being married. I think same old-same old. I'm definitely very excited to get going.”
Upcoming Tournament
De Minaur won the Washington Open last year, beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final. He will defend his title before the final Grand Slam of the year at Flushing Meadows next month.
