Alex de Minaur lands in hot water over comment about girlfriend Katie Boulter

Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur has found himself in hot water over one comment about his girlfriend Katie Boulter.

Alex de Minaur could be in the doghouse thanks to one comment about his girlfriend Katie Boulter.

The tennis star was speaking ahead of Australia’s United Cup showdown against Great Britain at Perth’s RAC Arena on Friday when he put his foot in it.

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Boulter is set to appear for Great Britain with de Minaur stoking the possibility of lining up in the mixed doubles encounter opposite his partner.

But as he spoke about the chance of going up against Boulter from the other side of the net, it was one comment that raised eyebrows.

“Well, you never know until you sign on the dotted line, come that mixed (doubles),” de Minaur said on Thursday.

“I could be an option (for the doubles). I have played mixed in the past with Katie, so I know all her weaknesses!

“I’ve watched enough of her matches to know the spots to be attacking. If we step out on court, it’s just all business.”

Fellow Aussie star John Millman instantly jumped in and threw de Minaur under the bus over his remark.

“My missus doesn’t have any weaknesses. That’s pretty brave of you to say that (about Katie),” Millman said.

“You’re in trouble. (You) might be sleeping on the pullout in my room tonight.”

Boulter and De Minaur teamed up for the mixed doubles at Wimbledon. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Despite the gentle ribbing of his fellow countryman, Millman is overjoyed to be appearing alongside the Aussie star once again.

“Throughout my career I’ve seen him grow from being an Orange Boy to now being Australia’s No.1 tennis player, really knocking on the door to that top 10,” Millman said.

“He’s been one of my closest mates. To do this dance one last time with him is going to be a lot of fun.

“I couldn’t think of a better bunch of people to go out and represent the green and gold. It will be a lot of fun.”

Ajla Tomljanovic, Ellen Perez, Alex de Minaur, Storm Hunter, John Millman and Matt Ebden of Team Australia on Rottnest Island ahead of the 2024 United Cup. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Ajla Tomljanovic is ready to make a splash after a knee injury all but ruined her entire 2023 season.

“It just makes me more excited to be back,” she said.

“I think the month of January is always the month I want to do my best. That’s never changed.

“Having a bit of time off just makes me more motivated.”

The Aussie is ready for a challenging showdown against Boulter in what will be only there second meeting after she defeated her on grass in 2022, 6-3, 6-4.

“She’s coming off of her best year. It’s going to be a really tough match,” Tomljanovic said.

“She’s got a big game. I’m just looking forward to getting out there and doing my best.”