De Minaur and girlfriend Boulter's 'tough situation'

Australia’s Alex de Minaur has admitted that he and his girlfriend Katie Boulter are in a ‘tough situation’ as they will face each other in the upcoming United Cup. The team-based event starts on Friday and will be played in two cities in Australia — Sydney and Perth. The tournament will feature as many as 18 teams, divided into six groups of three teams each.

Australia and Great Britain are placed in Group F along with Argentina. Their matches will be played in Sydney. The two teams will face off in a mouthwatering contest on January 01, 2025, which might see De Minaur and his girlfriend Boulter face each other in the doubles category. The reigning world number nine in men’s tennis will be leading team Australi, whereas his girlfriend will play for team Great Britain.

De Minaur has recently spoken to the English media outlet Daily Express, where he admitted that it would be a tough situation for him and his girlfriend if the two faced off in the doubles category. The 25-year-old further conceded that if he had the chance, he would rather play with Boulter than against her.

“It’s a tough situation for both of us but we’re starting very soon,” said De Minaur. “Not a lot of prep time. We’re going to be flying to Australia together and prepping together, and hopefully we can play some great tennis. If you look at my doubles record I’m like 0-10 in the last two years so maybe I’m not the best doubles option considering that we’ve got Matt Ebden who’s just won an Olympic gold medal and a Slam this year,” he smiled. “So I think he might take my spot there. I would rather play with her as my partner rather than against her, let’s put it like that.”