Alex de Minaur Surprised by 'Sexiest Rodent' Title in Interview

Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur found himself momentarily speechless during an interview on The Project, where host Georgie Tunny playfully referred to him as Australia’s “sexiest rodent boyfriend.” The 25-year-old athlete, who is currently in a relationship with British tennis player Katie Boulter, 28, was taken aback by the unusual compliment, questioning whether he should feel flattered or insulted. Tunny reassured him that the title was intended as a compliment, reflecting a quirky trend among social media influencers who describe “hot rodent boyfriends” as aspirational partners for young women. The conversation took a light-hearted turn as Tunny highlighted the growing popularity of unconventional attractiveness, with “skinny and lanky” features being celebrated among this demographic. The exchange comes amid revelations from de Minaur and Boulter about the lengths they went to keep their relationship under wraps during its early stages. The couple, who began dating in 2020, shared that they would intentionally stagger their breakfast times to avoid drawing attention to their romance. Both athletes have recently achieved significant milestones in their careers, with de Minaur breaking into the ATP top 10 for the first time this year, while Boulter reached a career-high ranking of No. 27 on the WTA circuit in March. This weekend, de Minaur is set to team up with fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios for an exhibition match in New York, titled the Ultimate Tennis Showdown, further showcasing his rising profile in the sport.