Australian tennis player Alex De Minaur has announced he will take a break from competition following his recent defeat at Wimbledon. De Minaur was eliminated in straight sets by Italy’s Flavio Cobolli, with a final score of 7-5, 7-6, 6-3. The match took place on No. 1 Court, where De Minaur’s fiancée, British player Katie Boulter, watched from the stands wearing an England shirt.

Speaking after the match, De Minaur expressed his disappointment and explained his decision to step away from the tour temporarily. “I won’t play a tournament for a while,” he said. “The goals, the beliefs, the dreams that you have, they kind of start fading away. It hurts like hell now. But I’ll get back up.”

The 24-year-old Australian, who has been regarded as one of the promising talents on the ATP tour, acknowledged the emotional toll the loss had taken on him. While he did not specify a timeline for his return, his remarks indicate a need to regain motivation and focus after the defeat.

De Minaur’s break comes at a pivotal moment in his career as he seeks to regain form following a series of mixed results. His fiancée, Katie Boulter, herself a professional player, has been a visible presence at recent matches, providing support during this challenging period.

As De Minaur steps back from competition, observers will be watching to see how he approaches his recovery and preparation for upcoming tournaments later in the season.