British star Katie Boulter has shared a disturbing account of being followed by a stalker, shedding light on the risks faced by public figures, particularly women, in today’s world.
Boulter, who has had a remarkable rise in her career this year, spoke candidly about the unsettling experience during an interview with The Guardian.
She described an incident in which a car followed her while she was picking up her boyfriend, fellow tennis player Alex de Minaur, from Queen’s Club in London.
Boulter said that the stalker trailed them to Sloane Square, watching them as they walked around, before the continuing to following her car all the way home.
‘People have followed me at times,’ Boulter says. ‘I actually went to go and pick up Alex [de Minaur, her boyfriend and fellow tennis player] from Queens, and I had someone follow me
‘We went to Sloane Square, got out, went for a walk around the shops and stuff and the same car was following me home.’
British star Katie Boulter has shared a disturbing account of being followed by a stalker, shedding light on the risks faced by public figures, particularly women, in today’s world
Boulter, who has had a remarkable rise in her career this year, spoke candidly about the unsettling experience during an interview with The GuardiaN
Boulter referenced similar incidents involving her colleagues, such as Emma Raducanu, whose stalker was recently given a restraining order after showing up at her family home multiple times
Boulter said it was unsettling but explained how De Minaur’s presence helped her feel more secure: ‘I was with Alex, so it was absolutely fine, but yeah, it wasn’t the best feeling.’
Boulter reflected on the universal nature of these fears, saying, ‘It’s something that I’ve always thought about [ being a women].’
The 28-year-old star went on to add: ‘Us as women, if we’re home alone at night, sometimes we do think about those things.’
While she spoke of her experience matter-of-factly, the implications are far-reaching, particularly given the heightened visibility that comes with her status as an athlete.
Boulter’s success on the court has been nothing short of remarkable in 2024. After winning her first WTA title at the Nottingham Open, she broke into the top 30 in the WTA rankings and became a mainstay in the later rounds of major tournaments.
At Wimbledon, her spirited performances captivated the home crowd, and her run to the third round at the US Open solidified her place among the sport’s rising stars
However, this growing prominence has also brought unwanted attention. Stalking and harassment have become increasingly common issues for female athletes.
Boulter referenced similar incidents involving her colleagues, such as Emma Raducanu, who was stalked and the perpetrator was recently given a restraining order after showing up at her family home multiple times.
Boulter referenced similar incidents involving her colleagues, such as Emma Raducanu, whose stalker was recently given a restraining order after showing up at her family home multiple times.
She also mentioned American tennis player Danielle Collins, who revealed her own experiences of being stalked earlier this year.
Boulter commented on the unfortunate reality of such incidents, saying, ‘It happens to all of us; it’s part of life when you’re in the public eye a little bit.’
Despite these challenges, Boulter remains focused on her career.
Known for her powerful baseline game and fierce competitiveness, she credits her success to years of hard work and the unwavering support of her team.
