Katie Boulter followed by man in car at Queens after meeting tennis star fiancé
Katie Boulter followed by man in car at Queens after meeting tennis star fiancé
Katie Boulter is one of the brightest talents in British tennis but, like Emma Raducanu, has had to deal with unwanted attention
British tennis player Katie Boulter
British women's number one tennis player Katie Boulter forms a dream partnership with Emma Raducanu at Queens today as the pair take part in the doubles competition.
The two share a close friendship and are hopeful of performing well in the doubles and singles at Queens ahead of Wimbledon, which begins on June 30. Both women have had to deal with off-court issues as their fame has grown, with Boulter previously faced with an awful situation at Queens.
In an interview with the Guardian, she revealed she had been followed by a man in and car after picking up her boyfriend, fellow tennis player Alex de Minaur.
'People have followed me at times,' Boulter said. 'I actually went to go and pick up Alex from Queens, and I had someone follow me in the car. We went to Sloane Square, got out, went for a walk around the shops and stuff and the same car was following me home. I was with Alex, so it was absolutely fine, but yeah, it wasn't the best feeling.'
She added: 'One time in Nottingham [at the tournament she won in 2023 and 2024], I had someone messaging me on social media saying: 'I'm outside. I'm going to hurt you if you come outside.' Obviously I alerted the WTA, and they found the guy, who was actually on site. Things like this happen all the time. Obviously we are very well protected, which makes you feel safe. The WTA does a great job of being there for you with that. I do feel like we are protected as much as possible, which at least puts your mind at ease a little bit.'
Great Britain's Katie Boulter
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Raducanu suffered an ordeal with a stalker at the Dubai Championships earlier this year. The 22-year-old hid behind the umpire's chair in tears after receiving repeated unwanted attention from a 'fixated' man before and during a second-round match against Karolina Muchova in February.
The two women are looking forward to joining forces this week as they both look to climb the world rankings.
"I think myself and Emma, we've been wanting to play for a while now," Boulter said.
"I think we've talked about it a lot of times, and unfortunately, it just hasn't quite happened for various reasons.
"I think [for the] first week on grass, to get a couple more matches is super important."
"It'll be extremely special. Obviously, she's a great player, and I'm looking forward to [this being] the first of many more."
Boulter, 28, clinched her first WTA title at the Nottingham Open in 2023 and, as Britain's top player, her career has been on an upward trajectory. Her high-profile romance with Australian tennis star de Minaur that's been grabbing the headlines of late.
They're not the first celebrated tennis duo, though. The sport has seen its fair share of iconic power couples - from Roger Federer and Miroslava Vavrinec to Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf - and now Boulter and De Minaur have joined their ranks.
Boulter hails from a tennis-loving family, with parents David and Susan Boulter. Her mother previously represented Great Britain as a junior tennis player, while her maternal grandmother was a regional champion.
Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur
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Engagement to tennis superstar
The pair started their romance in 2020 and took to Instagram in 2024 to announce their engagement, teasing followers with "We've been keeping a small secret..." alongside an image flaunting the engagement ring.
In conversation with the Sydney Morning Herald, the couple recounted their first encounter over a coffee date after being introduced by mutual friends, and it wasn't long before they were taken with each other. Boulter revealed, "We had mutual friends and he had a reputation as a good, humble person.
"Then one day, we were staying in the same hotel and bumped into each other at six in the morning and we ended up getting a coffee. From that moment, I knew I was in it for the long haul."
De Minaur fondly remembered the beginnings of his romance with his now-fiancée, citing her constant cheerful disposition as the reason he was drawn to her; she was "always in a good mood - smiling and happy" which he found welcoming. The pair started their relationship amidst the COVID lockdown, with them residing in separate nations – Spain for him and the UK for her – maintaining contact via FaceTime.
Boulter shared that her bond with her grandfather played a significant role in her early years, as he supported her through her tennis journey. The British No. 1 expressed gratitude for meeting someone with a comparable loving nature in De Minaur.
"Growing up, I was always super close to my grandpa. He took me to training all the time. I always said to myself that if I can find someone who has half his heart, I'll be the luckiest woman in the world.
"I've found that person in Alex. He puts me before himself all the time and takes care of the people around him - his family and his team."
Katie Boulter's net worth
As for Katie Boulter's net worth, it's estimated to be around £1.97 million. Her success on the tennis court significantly contributes to her financial standing.
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As of February 2025, the talented sportswoman has clinched three WTA titles and pocketed hefty winner's cheques: £27,105 at the Nottingham Open in 2023, a cool £110,869 at the San Diego Open, and then £28,921 when she claimed victory again at the 2024 Nottingham Open. The WTA's official website shows her career earnings have reached an impressive £2.57 million in prize money.
Boulter boasts a partnership with Wilson for her tennis gear, and Nike is the brand of choice providing her clothing and footwear. Her sponsorship roster includes prominent names such as Jaguar, Ralph Lauren, Lexus, and Airbnb.
Off the court, Boulter dedicates effort to charitable ventures, backing Age UK amongst others, an organisation committed to assisting the older generation and those vulnerable within the community.
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