Alex de Minaur, the Australian tennis star, has married Katie Boulter, a British tennis player, in a private church ceremony during the final day of Wimbledon 2026. The couple exchanged vows in front of close family members at a Grade II-listed church in Old Woodhouse, Leicestershire.
What happened?
The ceremony took place while tennis fans around the world were watching the Wimbledon men's singles final. Italian star Jannik Sinner faced Germany's Alexander Zverev at the All England Club as Boulter and De Minaur exchanged vows hundreds of miles away.
Boulter arrived at the church wearing a classic white gown with a bateau neckline. Instead of arriving separately, she travelled with her groom in a black Porsche Carrera driven by De Minaur, who wore a black tuxedo.
Why it matters for Alex de Minaur
The wedding marks a new chapter in a relationship that has grown alongside their successful tennis careers over the past several years. Boulter and De Minaur have been together for nearly six years and have often spoken about supporting each other throughout their tennis journeys.
What comes next?
Reports suggest that a larger celebration with friends, extended family, and members of the tennis community is expected later this week. For now, the newlyweds have chosen to begin married life with a private celebration surrounded by their closest loved ones.
Boulter and De Minaur first announced their engagement in December 2024 through a social media post. They shared that they had been quietly keeping exciting personal news before revealing Boulter's engagement ring. Since then, fans have eagerly waited for news about their wedding.
The couple's Wimbledon campaigns this year ended earlier than expected. Boulter was upset in the opening round by 18-year-old Tyra Caterina Grant, while De Minaur's run ended in the fourth round against Flavio Cobolli.
Boulter's grandfather, who has recently been receiving hospital care, was able to attend the ceremony. Sources claimed she was very happy that he could be present on such an important day despite his health challenges.
Following the ceremony, the family gathered for a wedding breakfast at a local pub. The newlyweds have chosen to celebrate their special day away from the spotlight, surrounded by their closest loved ones.
Boulter and De Minaur have often celebrated each other's achievements, including winning titles on the same weekends in Acapulco, San Diego, Nottingham, and 's-Hertogenbosch. Both enjoyed breakthrough seasons in 2024, with Boulter reaching the top 25 of the WTA rankings and De Minaur breaking into the ATP top 10.
The couple's private wedding ceremony has marked a new chapter in their relationship, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see how their married life unfolds.