Alex de Minaur and his fiancée Katie Boulter have danced around the topic of having children for ages – but now the Australian star has finally revealed they will definitely start a family.
The tennis power couple met and began dating in March 2020 during the pandemic, staying connected via video calls and finding companionship during the global lockdowns.
They went public with their relationship in March 2021 as they celebrated their first anniversary, then announced their engagement in December 2024, sharing the news with a picture on Instagram featuring Katie’s stunning emerald-cut engagement ring.
Both have achieved significant success, with de Minaur entering the ATP Top 10 and Boulter previously becoming Britain’s No.1-ranked star.
Now they plan to get married in Europe during the summer months.
And the sound of little footsteps could come soon after, with de Minaur confirming he wants to have children with his fiancée.
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While the couple have hinted at it in the past, the Aussie No.1 came straight out and left no room for misinterpretation.
‘I’m going to turn 27 next month, which is crazy to think about, and my life is going to keep on evolving. At some point, there is going to be a family and kids,’ de Minaur told the Sydney Morning Herald.
It comes after the couple previously teased fans with a social media interaction in 2025 hinting at children in their future.
Boulter sparked discussion when she posted a message on X reading, ‘Get married = win slam’ and ‘Have a baby = win 500,’ referencing recent successes by married players and new mothers on the professional tour.
The post appeared to draw parallels with Australian Open champion Madison Keys and WTA 500 winner Belinda Bencic, who returned to competition after becoming a mother.
De Minaur responded publicly, writing, ‘You got any ideas you wanna share with me???’ accompanied by a series of emojis.
At the time, de Minaur was enjoying a career-best run of form, reaching the latter stages of multiple Grand Slam tournaments and rising to a career-high ranking.
The tennis power couple went public with their relationship in 2021, quickly becoming one of the sport’s most recognised pairings
Their family plans have emerged publicly after years of subtle hints shared during interviews and social media exchanges
De Minaur is hoping to reach the semi-finals for the first time at his home slam in Melbourne.
He was dealt a shocking draw, but received a boost when former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini withdrew from his opening round clash.
‘It’s ultimately one of the biggest tournaments of the year for me. I want to do well there. It’s my home Slam,’ de Minaur told ESPN.
‘I want to perform in front of my crowd and I would want nothing more than to have a really good result there.
‘So that’s why a lot of the preparation and the hard work, it all comes down to making sure that I’m able to start the year in the best way possible and hopefully put on a good showing in Melbourne.’
Meanwhile Boulter endured a stressful start to the Australian Open after discovering at the last minute that she had gained entry into the main draw following several late withdrawals.
The British No.4 said the uncertainty was ‘pretty stressful’ as she prepared without knowing whether she would be competing in qualifying or the main field.
Following the experience, Boulter called on the WTA to change its ranking cut-off rules for Australian Open entry, suggesting it adopt a fixed date similar to the ATP to allow players a proper pre-season.
She said the current system was ‘quite unsettling’ and made it difficult for players ranked around the cut-off to plan their schedules and preparation.
