Katie Boulter revival powered by ‘unmatched’ love from Alex De Minaur

The couple, who are getting married later this year, have been able to be together at Indian Wells and Miami, though. Boulter said: “It’s really nice. I do still find it a bit tricky, well not tricky, because it’s a privilege to be at the same place at the same time. It’s just navigating how that looks sometimes is not easy.

“There are times when I may have days off and he’s training the full day, so we don’t get to spend that much time together, but I wake up with him and go to bed with him, so it’s fine.

“It’s a nice feeling to have that support no matter what and the security that he brings me and the love that he brings me is unmatched.”

It has not been the easiest 12 months for Boulter. Having started 2025 inside the world’s top 25, Boulter had slipped to 100th by the end of the year.

“I feel like I went straight back to the drawing board at the end of the year, took a bit of time mentally,” the former British No 1 said. “I really needed it after feeling like I was on a roller coaster the whole time, and could never get off it.

“It was important for me to focus back on my strengths, and show that even in the tight moments. That’s what won me the match [in Miami].”

The reset has paid dividends and this year Boulter has earned more ranking points than compatriots Emma Raducanu and Sonay Kartal, albeit they are ranked higher. Boulter has a chance to climb from No 67 in Miami and will take on 17th seed Clara Tauson in the second round.