Katie Boulter left Ostrava with a new trophy and a social media moment that even her fiancé could not resist poking fun at.
Boulter claimed her fourth WTA Tour title in the Czech city, dropping only two sets all week and set to jump 36 places in the rankings to world number 84 after a come-from-behind final victory.
De Minaur’s cheeky reply steals the headlines
Boulter shared a post on Instagram celebrating the win, captioning her trophy shot: “Make that title numero four.” That simple line prompted a lighthearted reply that quickly became the side story of the weekend.
Alex de Minaur, the ATP world number eight and Boulter’s fiancé, responded on social media with a jokey note after the match in Ostrava, neatly summing up the practical side of winning trophies when you live together.
“Some more ornaments for the house.”
Alex de Minaur
The comment drew smiles because it underlines how tangible success can be for athletes, trophies acting as both career milestones and, apparently, future mantelpiece material in their household.
On paper the victory was tidy: Boulter added a fourth WTA Tour trophy to her collection and will leap 36 places to sit at world number 84, a reminder that a good week can reset a whole season’s narrative.
The final itself was a test of patience and power as Boulter fought back from a set down to overcome Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch by the scoreline 5-7 6-2 6-1, showing the kind of resilience fans have wanted to see more consistently.
Boulter’s path back up the rankings follows a mixed 2025 season and a change in her coaching set-up; she split from long-time coach Biljana Veselinovic and brought in Michael Joyce early in 2026, a switch she clearly hopes will pay dividends.
What the title means for her career
This is a fourth WTA title for Boulter and it adds to the narrative of a player who can win on the big stage, with prior trophies including Nottingham and San Diego among those listed in her career highlights.
The BBC recap noted that Boulter has reached five WTA finals and lost only one of them, a stat that points to a strong finals temperament when she gets to the last day of a tournament.
She also dedicated the Ostrava success to her new coach, saying: “We’re only a few weeks into business right now Mickey but we’ve got one in the bag,” which suggests she and Joyce see this as the start of a project, not an endpoint.
Fans, momentum and what comes next
Fans on X were quick to pile on with congratulations and optimism, one writing: “And you absolutely belted your way to it. Can’t wait to see what the rest of this year brings for you. Atta girl.” The tone was upbeat and encouraging.
Another supporter tried to set an even bigger target for the year ahead, commenting: “Well done, pleasure to watch. Now keep up that consistency and positivity and you’ll get top 20 by this time next year.” Those are lofty aims but the belief is there.
Beyond social exchanges and jokes about ornaments, the practical impact is clear: Boulter is back in the top 100 and has tangible momentum to carry into the hard-court swing and the rest of the season.
For de Minaur, it was a neat partner moment and a reminder that tennis relationships come with trophies and teasing in equal measure; for Boulter, it is a reset that could mean a very different 2026 if she keeps this level of intensity and confidence.
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Christoph Friedrich is a German tennis player and coach currently residing in Oakland, California. He began his tennis journey at the age of eight and has since dedicated his life to the sport. After working as a tennis coach and hitting partner in New York City for eight years, Christoph decided to share his knowledge and experience with tennis players around the world by creating the My Tennis Expert blog. His goal is to make tennis education accessible to everyone and help players select the best equipment for their game, from racquets and strings to shoes and overgrips. Christoph's extensive research and expertise in tennis technology make him a valuable resource for players of all levels.
