Weekend rundown 😅 - win Acapulco title on Saturday 🏆 - fly to San Diego ✈️ - watch Katie win title on Sunday 🏆 @alexdeminaur x @katiecboulter
(VIDEO) Katie Boulter embarasses boyfriend Alex de Minaur after post Acapulco dash to catch San Diego final win
WTAMonday, 04 March 2024 at 22:00
Katie Boulter humorously thanks her boyfriend, Alex De Minaur, following her San Diego Open title win. The British tennis player is experiencing the peak of her career with her second title, albeit her first WTA 500, after defeating Marta Kostyuk 5-7, 6-2, 6-2.
At 27 years old, Boulter achieved her highest-ever ranking as the new world No. 27, despite being outside the top 150 just a year ago.
An interesting tidbit following her title win was that her boyfriend also secured an ATP 500 less than 24 hours before and decided not to celebrate that day to travel and support Boulter in the final: "You know what I cannot [stick around for the big party] because I’ve got a 6am flight to go to watch Katie play in the final. I’m looking forward to that," he said.
The Australian, currently world No. 10, was closely accompanying Boulter along with his team, and he was even seen gesturing to his girlfriend to stay calm and focused, especially when she was a set down against Kostyuk.
The British champion surprised everyone in the tournament as she wasn't even seeded and had only one title previously. During the award ceremony, Boulter took the opportunity to "embarrassed" De Minaur after his quick trip from Acapulco to San Diego.
“I want to say a small special thank you to my boyfriend,” she started off. “He finished last night at midnight and – I really want to embarrass him – so he got on a 4:15 taxi this morning and a 6am flight to be here today so I do appreciate that.”
Boulter's surprise title victory
The Briton is enjoying a stellar 2024, securing her place among the top 20 in the WTA Race. At the beginning of the year, she claimed the most significant triumph of her career against Jessica Pegula in the United Cup. This week, she once again defeated a top-15 player, overcoming Beatriz Haddad Maia and delivering a spectacular final against Kostyuk.
In all three matches, Boulter staged comebacks from a set down, showcasing an impressive ability to fight until the last point. As the new world No. 27, she now can be seeded in major tournaments and some WTA 1000 events, elevating her status on the Tour.
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