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Revealed: The shocking Katie Boulter development that hurt Alex de Minaur’s chances of winning the Australian Open

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Mystery surrounds why Katie Boulter flew out of Melbourne ahead of Alex de Minaur's quarter-final at the Australian Open (pictured, watching her boyfriend in his fourth round match against Alex Michelsen)
  • Katie Boulter left Melbourne in shock
  • It was hours before Alex de Minaur’s quarterfinals
  • The local was defeated by a ruthless Jannik Sinner

Mystery surrounds why Katie Boulter flew out of Melbourne ahead of Alex de Minaur’s quarter-final at the Australian Open, and her absence from the player’s box could not have done the local hope in her quest to take the title.

Jannik Sinner produced a masterclass on Wednesday night, with the world number one winning in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena to crush de Minaur’s hopes of winning a grand slam on home soil.

It looks like British star Boulter, 28, has flown back to the UK, with her next tournament The Qatar Open starting in Doha on February 9.

Many tennis fans were perplexed as to why Boulter didn’t stick around to cheer on his man, and what would happen if the eighth seed won all the way to the final on Australia Day?

Before we leave, ‘Aussie Katie’ Grateful fans in an Instagram post For “making me feel like I’m at home,” and the admiration was mutual from some followers.

‘We love you Katie. I hope to see you really make the most of what will effectively be a home (away from home) crowd advantage in the future,’ said one.

Mystery surrounds why Katie Boulter flew out of Melbourne ahead of Alex de Minaur’s quarter-final at the Australian Open (pictured, watching her boyfriend in his fourth round match against Alex Michelsen)

Boulter's absence may have rattled the home hope, with Jannik Sinner producing a masterclass on Wednesday night, with the world number one winning in straight sets against the dismal home hope (pictured)

Boulter’s absence may have rattled the home hope, with Jannik Sinner producing a masterclass on Wednesday night, with the world number one winning in straight sets against the dismal home hope (pictured)

Many tennis fans were perplexed as to why Katie Boulter didn't stick around to cheer on Alex de Minaur.

Many tennis fans were perplexed as to why Katie Boulter didn’t stick around to cheer on Alex de Minaur.

This supporter asked: 'Aren't you staying to see your man?

This supporter asked: ‘Aren’t you staying to see your man?

Another bewildered fan also asked why Boulter wasn't going to cheer for Alex de Minaur against Jannik Sinner

Another bewildered fan also asked why Boulter wasn’t going to cheer for Alex de Minaur against Jannik Sinner

A second posted: ‘I loved watching you play. I wish your career was a little longer.

And a third chimed in with: “I wish every player had your humility.”

Once Boulter announced he was leaving Melbourne Park by adding an airplane emoji to his position, many questioned the decision on social media, and given De Minaur was outclassed in every department, it may be the wrong call.

Boulter was on court for De Minaur’s first four matches at the Open, and he did the same for her as she beat Rebecca Marino in the first round before falling to Veronkia Kudermetova in three sets in her next match.

The Tennis Power couple announced their engagement last month and Boulter recently opened up about how much she loves being down after visiting several times during their five-year romance.

“I feel like I’ve already felt the love a lot more here, even more than last year,” the 28-year-old said shortly before the start of the Australian Open.

‘Being in Sydney (for the United Cup), which is his hometown, where Alex was born, it was my first proper moment playing tennis there. Just going out on the court and listening to the crowd for me really helped.

‘I felt very much at home and comfortable. I’m usually the type of person who doesn’t like going to new places.

Katie Boulter has become an adopted Australian after announcing her engagement to Alex de Minaur (tennis power couple pictured in Sydney)

Katie Boulter has become an adopted Australian after announcing her engagement to Alex de Minaur (tennis power couple pictured in Sydney)

‘I felt very comfortable because of the word GO and that was completely because of them (fans) and how they have treated me.

“It makes a world of difference.”

When asked if she had embraced Australian culture to the extent of having a favorite local delicacy, she replied: ‘It’s definitely not Vegemite.

‘I don’t know about you, but I love a Timtam.

‘Might as well have a bit of Australian…’ I love the culture. I really enjoy coming here every year.

I love coming to Australia. It’s just a great place.

The power couple seems to share great senses of humor, judging by some of the light-hearted comments they made about each other during the Grand Slam.

After his victory over Michelsen, De Minaur joked about his upcoming nuptials weighing on his mind.

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