Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter have drawn criticism for scheduling their wedding on July 12, the same day as the men's singles final at Wimbledon.
De Minaur, ranked world No. 5, and Boulter, who is also a professional tennis player, tied the knot in a private ceremony in Leicestershire, England. The Daily Mail reported that the wedding took place in a historic church with close family and friends in attendance.
Fans took to social media platforms, including X, to question the timing of the wedding, given de Minaur's status as the No. 5 seed in the Wimbledon tournament. Many commenters suggested that the scheduling indicated a lack of confidence in his ability to reach the final match of the prestigious Grand Slam event.
"The date surprises me – what if he'd made it to the final....?" one user wrote on X. Another commented, "He knew he wasn't going to make the final?"
Criticism also focused on the perceived ambition of scheduling such a personal event during a major professional competition. "Top 10 and booking your wedding during Wimbledon, talk about ambition," one user stated. Another described the date choice as "Embarrassing."
Fans questioned de Minaur's mindset, with one commenter writing, "You gotta have a crazy loser mindset to plan your wedding during Wimbledon finals weekend when you're planning on playing the tournament lol."
De Minaur and Boulter, who have been a couple for six years, opted for a "deliberately low key" and personal service. Boulter reportedly wore a long white gown, and de Minaur was dressed in a black suit, white shirt, and bow tie. The couple arrived at the church together before the ceremony. Following the nuptials, the couple celebrated at a local pub.
The Wimbledon men's singles final date is known well in advance, and the wedding would have required significant planning. The timing of the ceremony has led to speculation among fans about de Minaur's expectations for his performance at the tournament.