Top British tennis star Katie Boulter secretly married her fellow professional player fiance Alex de Minaur in a ‘low key’ and ‘intimate family’ church ceremony yesterday. The couple, who were both defeated in the early rounds at Wimbledon this year, got hitched in a charming Leicestershire village near to where Katie, 29, grew up and where her parents still live, the Daily Mail can reveal.Locals, who had heard about the nuptials, told how they had been ‘sworn to secrecy’ but a few hovered around the church to catch a glimpse of the famous bride and groom.The wedding took place before a small congregation of family members at the same time as the Men’s final at Wimbledon between reigning champion Italian Jannik Sinner and German Alexander Zverev.Katie dazzled in a long white gown with her blonde hair swept up as she tied the knot with her partner of six years, Alex, 27, who is the world number five as well as the top-ranked Australian.She arrived at the church with her husband-to-be – who was smartly dressed in a black suit, white shirt and bow tie – in the front seat of a black Porsche Carrera that he had been driving.Game, set, match! Top British tennis star Katie Boulter secretly marries her fiance Alex de Minaur on final day of Wimbledon at a ‘low key and intimate’ church ceremonyThe couple, stepping out untraditionally together before getting hitched, smiled as they walked, bride first and groom behind, before a few well-wishers. Former British number one Katie Boulter married her fiance Alex de Minaur in a secret ceremony yesterday The couple’s wedding took place as the Men’s final was played at Wimbledon, culminating in Jannik Sinner defending his title in SW19 The couple arrived at the church together in a black Porsche Carrera and were married by a female vicarLocals had been banned from taking any photos.Their nuptials were described as being ‘deliberately low key’ and ‘personal’ by a source, with only family members attending, and were followed by a celebration in a nearby pub – a world away from the public and media glare of the world’s most feted tennis championship.Game, set, match! Top British tennis star Katie Boulter secretly marries her fiance Alex de Minaur on final day of Wimbledon at a ‘low key and intimate’ church ceremonyThe newlyweds are set to become one of international tennis’s most prominent sporting couples.Katie has been Britain’s number one female player for much of the past five years and now stands at number two.Between them, the pair have earned more than $30million (£22.5million) in career prize money and won an impressive 15 singles titles across the ATP and WTA Tours.The couple, who announced their engagement in 2024, married in a beautiful Grade II-listed church in Old Woodhouse, Leicestershire, near the village of Woodhouse Eaves where Katie grew up.She was said to be thrilled that her beloved grandfather Brian Boulter was able to be among guests at the cosy half hour service.A family insider told the Daily Mail that her grandad is currently receiving hospital care and that Katie is ‘exceptionally close to him’.He had arrived by taxi with a carer and was assisted going into the church.They added that Katie – who is ranked number 60 in the world and had a surprise defeat in the first round of Wimbledon – was ‘delighted to spend some time with him’ after the service. Katie and Alex held hands as they prepared to emerge from the church after the private ceremony They are expected to continue their wedding celebrations in Europe with a party for tennis pals, family and friends Katie and fellow tennis star Alex, ranked number one in his native Australia, tied the knot in LeicestershireThe source said that Katie, who is an ambassador for Age UK, was ‘very happy he was able to share in the special occasion’.The female vicar confirmed to this newspaper she had married the couple in a late afternoon service but declined to make any other comment, saying: ‘It was a private affair and was meant to be secret. How did you find out?’A local resident, who knows Katie’s parents, said: ‘Some people in the village knew the wedding was happening but were sworn to secrecy.’It’s not often two top tennis players get married in your local church, but out of respect for the family we kept it quiet.’The woman added: ‘But a few of us wandered along and stayed in the churchyard where a new wild meadow area has recently been planted. Katie is said to have been pleased that her grandfather, who is receiving hospital care, could make the wedding The pair have earned more than £22.5million between them in prize money from 15 combined singles titles’We just wanted to see the bride who we’ve watched growing up in the neighbourhood and we are so proud of her career and achievements.’Katie and Aussie Alex left the church first, strolling hand in hand along a quiet country lane, after a female photographer had captured some previous moments.The couple are expected to continue their wedding celebrations at a secret location in Europe later this week with a big party for wider family and friends and tennis players from around the globe.The source said: ‘The principal celebration of Katie and Alex’s marriage will take place elsewhere, bringing together their British and Australian families alongside friends from across the international tennis world.’