Alex de Minaur is competing against the world’s top eight players at the ATP Finals. Currently ranked 9th, he earned his spot after Novak Djokovic withdrew. This year has been significant for the Australian, as he clinched titles at the S-Hertogenbosch Open and the Mexican Open, marking his first qualification for the Finals. While he’s yet to bag a win in the tournament, he continues to prove that he’s still got a knack for adding humor, in appreciation!

De Minaur has not exactly made waves at the ATP Finals, as he has lost his first two matches to World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev, but his charm remains intact. Ahead of the tournament, the top eight players participated in an official photoshoot, dressed sharply in suits. The event gained attention, but a standout moment came when De Minaur received a “social award” alongside his girlfriend, Katie Boulter, recognizing them as “couple goals.” The video was posted earlier today by the official X account of the ATP Tour.

De Minaur humorously remarked on winning this miniature trophy, saying, “I wouldn’t be surprised if she gets tears of excitement running down her face.” He noted that he and Katie had been working towards this moment all year. “Honestly, at the start of the year, I had a talk with Katie. And I sat her down and I was like, ‘we need to take this more seriously because we need to win this award,” he said.

The couple often celebrates each other’s achievements. In June, while De Minaur triumphed over Sebastian Korda, Boulter defeated Karolina Pliskova in Nottingham. Earlier in March, De Minaur won in Acapulco before rushing to San Diego to see Boulter claim a WTA title the next day. They’ve embraced the hashtag “doubletrouble,” making their social award feel like a well-deserved recognition.

As De Minaur prepared for the ATP Finals, Boulter had just finished her season at the Hong Kong Open and was heading to Malaga to lead Team Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup. He expressed excitement about sharing their award news with her, “I would call her right now and tell her that we’ve won the award. But, you know, she’s flying so it’s a shame but I will let her know.”

Their interactions radiate warmth and support. After the award announcement, De Minaur tweeted and tagged Katie, highlighting their shared experiences with fans. As the ATP Finals unfold, Boulter posted a heartwarming moment for De Minaur on Instagram, where the couple often hypes each other up!

Katie Boulter swoons over her boyfriend’s simple gesture at the ATP Finals

Alex de Minaur may have faced defeat in his first ATP Finals match, but he certainly captured hearts with a touching gesture. The Australian player made a memorable entrance onto the court, hand in hand with a young mascot from the Turin Pediatric Hospital who has physical limb difficulties. De Minaur’s attentive care for the boy, frequently checking to ensure he was comfortable, created a heartfelt moment that left the audience visibly moved. The ATP Tour shared this beautiful clip on social media, captioning it, “All the feels 🥺 A wholesome moment between @alexdeminaur and his young mascot ❤️ #NittoATPFinals.”

Katie Boulter, even in the midst of her Billie Jean King Cup campaign, couldn’t help but express her admiration for him. She shared the touching clip on her Instagram story with the simple yet powerful message, “No words needed here,” alongside a red heart emoji.

The couple’s affection for each other is evident in their public displays of love. This isn’t the first time Boulter has celebrated De Minaur’s character and it won’t be the last! As both players navigate their respective tournaments, do you think they will add another title to their “doubletrouble” hashtag? Share your thoughts in the comments below!