- Couple caught kissing outside Sydney hotel
- Both are preparing for the tournament at the Australian Open
- 'Demon' occupies eighth place in men's singles
Tennis power couple Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter are dreaming big ahead of the Australian Open and looked relaxed as they kissed outside their hotel in Sydney.
They will also reportedly fly to Melbourne on a private jet ahead of De Minaur's home game.
'Demon' will be ranked eighth in the men's singles as he looks to advance beyond the fourth round for the first time in his career.
He is likely to have a boost following his recent engagement to British star Boulter.
It comes as Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt declared that De Minaur is good enough to win his first Grand Slam on home soil.
Hewitt himself came close in 2005, losing the final to Russian star Marat Safin.
Tennis power couple Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter dream big ahead of the Australian Open (pictured this week in Sydney)
The loved-up couple recently got engaged (pictured at Sydney's Sheraton Hotel)
They will also reportedly fly to Melbourne on a private jet ahead of De Minaur's home game.
'Demon' will be ranked eighth in the men's singles as he looks to advance beyond the fourth round for the first time in his career.
Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt believes De Minaur is good enough to win his first Grand Slam on home soil (pictured together during the United Cup).
“I'm very happy to have Alex playing the way he wants to again,” Hewitt said.
“Only his tight-knit team probably knows exactly what he's been dealing with and how frustrating it's been, and yet he still kept showing up and giving 100 percent and not making excuses.”
'It's been fantastic to see him pain-free and moving how he wants.
'The court and everything else are starting to come together.
“And, as he always says, it's about embracing this month of the year and enjoying the moments.”
Meanwhile, de Minaur won't be the only Australian to be given seeding protection, with Canadian Open winner Alexei Popyrin currently ranked 24th and Jordan Thompson 27th.
It will be the first time since 1982 that three local men will be seeded in singles.
The Australian Open starts on January 12.