By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, December 30, 2024
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Newly-engaged Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur could share a modified New Yr’s Eve celebration.
That is as a result of tennis’ prime energy couple might create fireworks on New Yr’s Day.
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Australian No. 1 de Minaur and British No. 1 Boulter are set to sq. off in a United Cup combined doubles conflict on New Yr’s Day in Sydney.
Dealing with her fiancé can be a bodily and emotional battle Boulter stated.
“I imply, it is a powerful scenario,” Boulter stated after main Nice Britain to a 2-1 win over Argentina in Group F play staged in Sydney. “It’s. It is a powerful one.
“[Alex] was smiling after I got here off the courtroom as a result of we stored them in it, so he is joyful. I am not going to be joyful till I win. Yeah, I am simply wanting ahead to a battle.”
The couple famously partnered on the 2023 Wimbledon combined doubles.
They’re going to launch the New Yr as opponents—and can depart the courtroom collectively.
“Look, I do not know what is going on to occur on the day,” Boulter stated. “I simply must maintain my head down and take a look at to not suppose an excessive amount of about it, however we’re each going to be preventing for it.
“We each need it. We each are aggressive. It doesn’t matter what occurs, we’re nonetheless going to go dwelling joyful. That is all that issues.”