British tennis star Katie Boulter hopes £1.9m love nest she shares with Aussie ace will help boost Wimbledon chances
TENNIS star Katie Boulter is counting on home comforts at this year's Wimbledon — by staying with her fiancé at their £1.9million love nest.
The 28-year-old was spotted on a stroll with fellow ace
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Tennis star Katie Boulter is hoping home comforts at this year's Wimbledon — staying with her fiancé at their £1.9million love nest - will help her on-court performance
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Katie was seen on a stroll with fellow ace Alex De Minaur near their three-bed cottage this week
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Katie said: 'Being at home brings a sense of calm that's hard to replicate in hotels, and I think that can really help with focus'
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British No2
It is understood Alex, 26, bought the London pad in 2023 and they have been living in it together for some time.
A source said: 'Love is very much in the air for
"They can only hope to have as much success on the
court
next
week as they've had in their relationship.'
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Katie, from Leicester, hopes sleeping in her own bed improves her chances of success when she and Australian men's No1 Alex start their Wimbledon
campaigns
next week.
Katie told Women's Health: 'Being at home brings a sense of calm that's hard to replicate in hotels, and I think that can really help with focus.'
Last year the fan favourite made the second round before
Afterwards Katie went on a winning run which saw her break into the world Top 25 for the first time.
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She is currently No41.
Sydney-born Alex is world ranked No11 and last year reached the Wimbledon quarter finals.
A representative for Katie was approached for comment.
Meet Alex de Minaur - Spanish-speaking 'honorary Brit' dating Katie Boulter and about to take on Novak Djokovic
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Last year Katie made the second round before losing to compatriot Harriet Dart
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