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Exhausted at Alex de Minaur’s Win, Katie Boulter Gets Real About Boyfriend’s Gruelling Encounters With Andy Murray – ‘Had Enough..’

Published 10/31/2023, 11:27 AM EDT

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Tennis rivalries and matchups often become the focal point of attention for fans and players alike. These duels on the court can form into extraordinary storylines that spellbind viewers. Yet, for some people, these repetitive showdowns can become tiresome. In a recent post on X, Katie Boulter, the girlfriend of Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur, openly communicated her exhaustion. She shared her anguish about Minaur’s extensive matches against the talented star, Andy Murray.

Murray and de Minaur went head-to-head in one more epic encounter at the Paris Rolex Masters. The match held the commitment of one more astonishing part in their tennis contention. In their recent encounter, Minaur came out triumphant in their grueling standoff.

Katie Boulter shared a frustrated tweet about Andy Murray’s ongoing battles against Alex de Minaur

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Andy Murray had a distinct chance to break his losing streak against Alex de Minaur. At 5-4 up in the deciding set, the former world no. 1 even held a match point. It was a remarkable moment of anticipation for the British tennis symbol. However, the intense match didn’t go as per Murray’s expectations.

De Minaur was able to paw his direction back to dominate the game. With this triumph, he expanded his series of wins against the 36-year-old to six continuous victories. It was a momentous accomplishment against such a fan-loved rival.

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Katie Boulter observed the fierce match from the sidelines and was emotionally invested in de Minaur’s match. The tennis ace took to X to vent her feelings. She communicated her emotions about the grueling encounters between her boyfriend and Andy Murray. The tennis ace tweeted, “Had enough Alex and Andy for the rest of my life.”

Boulter also added, “No more please and thank you. (thumbs up emoji)”

In her tweet, Boulter entertainingly conveyed that she’d had her fill of watching Minaur go head-to-head against Murray. The fan-loved star respectfully mentioned she wished for no more matches between the two players.

The desolation of defeat weighed vigorously on the British tennis ace. Baffled and debilitated, he communicated his feelings in a presentation of crude dissatisfaction.

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Murray shared his frustration act on the court after his intense defeat

The match extended to the deciding set as De Minaur held his composure to overcome the match. Murray was visibly disappointed after the match, coming agonizingly close to defeating his rival. On the crucial match point, the British committed a straightforward forehand unforced error, granting de Minaur the victory.

Subsequently, the former World Number 1 let out a loud cry of frustration and forcefully smashed his racket onto the court, shattering it. The tennis ace then proceeded to shake hands with de Minaur and the chair umpire.

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His frustration had yet to subside as he smashed his racket a second time, leaving it in a sorry state. Following the incident, a video of the outburst circulated on social media, drawing numerous comments from fans. This loss against his Australian opponent was not Murray’s first, adding to his frustration. De Minaur’s remarkable head-to-head lead over Murray undoubtedly played a significant role in this match.

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Dr Aditya Raveendran Menon

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Aditya Menon is a Senior Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. He has authored over 900 articles covering several high-profile tournaments and events. As someone who is highly passionate about the sport, he has a special interest in covering the on-court and off court endeavors of the legendary Serena Williams and the ‘Big Three’ of men’s tennis.
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Abhishek Das