With tennis season in full swing, one hot couple is catching everyone's attention - Alex De Minaur and Katie Boulter. Following their recent wins at the San Diego Open and Mexican Open, everyone is wanting to know more about them.
Alex, who hails from Australia, is currently ranked as number 9 in the world while his girlfriend, Katie, is flying the flag for Great Britain this year.
The 27-year-old from Leicester is the current British women's number one player and is also hoping to win big at SW19 this year. And it seems the players have become the sports 'IT' couple since they began dating nearly three years ago. Here's what we know about their relationship…
In 2018, Katie began gaining more attention thanks to her growing success in tennis. She graced the cover of Vogue magazine and they branded her a future star.
While discussing a brand campaign with Nike, she told the publication: "It feels a little surreal because I remember seeing Serena and Maria Sharapova in the Nike campaigns when I was a junior player. I'm so proud to be in a campaign for my favourite brand. I practically live in Nike on and off the court."
© ADRIAN DENNIS2020 - 2021: Romance blossoms
Two years later, she would meet her now boyfriend, Alex, and the pair have been together ever since. For the last few years, the pair have enjoyed spending plenty of time together and enjoying trips away, as well as training together.
© InstagramIn March 2021, Katie posted a photo alongside her boyfriend for the first time to mark their one-year anniversary. The couple looked super cute on a beach as they posed for a selfie. Katie wrote in the caption: "Not sure how you've put up with me this long. Happy one year @alexdeminaur."
© Clive BrunskillSince then, the tennis star has shared more photos alongside Alex, including one in December that year when they spent Christmas together.
Katie wrote alongside a photo of them posing in front of a Christmas tree: "My favourite time of year."
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In May last year, the couple looked glamorous as they paid a visit to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club – where Wimbledon takes place – ahead of the 2022 tournament. Alex looked suave in a suit while Katie wore a beautiful blue midi dress with cream loafers.
© InstagramAt the tournament that year, Alex publicly praised his girlfriend for her win against previous finalist Karolina Pliskova. While chatting in a press conference, he told the BBC: "Before we talk about my match, can we just talk about Katie Boulter today? I mean, she had a pretty good win herself."
Katie later told Tatler magazine that Alex was an extremely supportive boyfriend. "I couldn't ask for any better, he's the best support I've got."
© Kelly DefinaMeanwhile, during a chat with The Standard in 2022, Katie gushed about her beau, saying: "He's so supportive of me in the job that I do and completely understands. Not many people do. To have that kind of connection where they know what you're going through, they know the lows and highs, it does feel very comforting. I'm lucky to have him."
© Getty ImagesMore recently it's been reported that the couple now live together in Wimbledon. According to MailOnline, Katie finds being closer to home and near where the action takes place helps her preparation.
"We all get to spend a whole lot of time together. I have the option of popping out when I want to - I know where the closest coffee shop is, where the stringers are - so this is a place I can call home."
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It was a big moment for Katie after she won the San Diego Open back in March, securing the second WTA Tour title of her career. In her post-match speech, the tennis star took a moment to "embarrass" her boyfriend Alex who took a 4.15am taxi and flew 2,000 miles to make it in time to watch the final.
Just hours earlier, the Aussie player beat Casper Ruud to win the Mexican Open. "I want to say a small, special thank you to my boyfriend," she said.
"He finished last night at midnight and I really want to embarrass him. He got on a 4.15am taxi this morning and six o'clock flight to be here today so I do appreciate it."
© Getty ImagesMeanwhile, in April this year, the couple donned their glad rags as they attended the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. Katie dazzled in a glitzy, black halter neck gown covered in sequins, while her beau Alex looked dapper in a black and white tux.
