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Boulter's Kate Middleton Moment Steals AO Show
27 Jan
Summary
- Katie Boulter's style drew Kate Middleton comparisons at the Australian Open.
- Boulter playfully responded to Jim Courier's on-court marital share comment.
- Top players like Raducanu and Bouchard praised Boulter's viral post.
During the 2026 Australian Open, British tennis player Katie Boulter garnered significant off-court attention, overshadowing her fiancé Alex de Minaur's on-court success. Following de Minaur's third-round victory in Melbourne, Boulter shared a striking photo on Instagram that quickly became a talking point in the tennis world.
The 29-year-old athlete's elegant appearance in the stands drew immediate comparisons to Catherine, Princess of Wales, with retired player Eugenie Bouchard commenting, "Kate Middleton vibes." This reaction, along with supportive messages from Emma Raducanu and Marta Kostyuk, propelled the moment into widespread social media discussion.
Boulter's Instagram post included a playful caption, "51% shareholder 😏," a witty retort to commentator Jim Courier's earlier joke about de Minaur's marital share. Meanwhile, de Minaur advanced in the tournament, securing a fourth-round win against Alexander Bublik, and is set to face a challenging match against Carlos Alcaraz.
