Boulter and De Minaur to Compete at United Cup

Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter are set to face each other at the 2025 United Cup, marking a unique personal and professional challenge as they are newly engaged. Boulter expressed mixed feelings about the matchup, acknowledging the difficulty of playing against her fiancé, but also the excitement of the competition, highlighting the 'bragging rights' at stake. De Minaur, currently ranked world number 9, feels confident as he reported being in the best shape since recovering from a hip injury that hampered his previous season. He recently delivered an impressive performance against Tomas Etcheverry in the United Cup, indicating he is ready to take on the challenges ahead. Both players are aware of the potential for a mixed doubles encounter, but Boulter mentioned the uncertainty of directly facing de Minaur in that context. As they prepare for the match, both athletes are focused on delivering their best performances for their respective teams, Australia and Great Britain.