Wimbledon: Katie Boulter left 'privileged' as boyfriend Alex De Minaur agrees to doubles proposal
- Planet Sport writer
- 5 July 2023
Katie Boulter will take part in the mixed doubles tournament at Wimbledon with partner Alex De Minaur.
Katie Boulter powered into the second round of Wimbledon following her 7-6 (4) 6-2 victory over Daria Saville.
The British number one was followed on to Court 18 later in the day by her boyfriend Alex De Minaur after it was announced the pair would be playing mixed doubles together.
She is hoping to avoid any on-court domestics but thinks their relationship might be tested.
"I was privileged enough to ask him and he said yes," Boulter said. "I think it's something we've both wanted to do for quite some time.
"I think we're both going to really enjoy it and cherish it. It's not often that you get to have that experience together, especially at Wimbledon.
"We're going to go out there and have a swing. We've got nothing to lose, so I'm looking forward to it.
"I think it's going to be a experience. It's going to test our relationship. I don't doubt that for a minute.
"It's a totally different vibe going on the court with him. I think we bring the best out of each other, in terms of tennis, on and off the court. I think we're going to have a couple of smiles on our faces, enjoying ourselves."
