Jelena Dokic has pointed to the success of Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter to slap down suggestions Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa have struggled on the court due to their relationship. Tsitsipas suffered a shock first-round loss at the Australian Open after curious footage showed him looking rather glum while talking to girlfriend Badosa behind the scenes.

Australian star Alex de Minaur forms one half of a tennis power couple with his partner Katie Boulter. The duo both made it safely through the opening round of the Australian Open, with de Minaur rushing from his match at Rod Laver Arena to Kia Arena,