Venus Williams Confirms Engagement to Actor Andrea Preti After DC Open Triumph
Tennis icon Venus Williams 45 reveals engagement to Italian actor+producer Andrea Preti following her historic win at the DC Open highlighting his support in her comeback .
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Washington DC July 22 2025 — Tennis legend Venus Williams 45 has officially confirmed her engagement to Italian actor and producer Andrea Preti The announcement came shortly after her emotional victory at the Citi DC Open marking her first singles win in over a year .
Speaking in a post+match interview with commentator Rennae Stubbs Williams beamed as she revealed the news .
“My fiancé is here and he really encouraged me to keep playing…”
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A Supportive Partner in Her Corner
Venus emphasized how influential Preti has been in her return to competitive tennis She acknowledged the mental and physical struggles involved in her comeback and credited Preti’s constant support .
“[He] encouraged me to get through this and it’s wonderful to be here He’s never seen me play”
This revelation followed her impressive 6–3 6–4 victory over world No 35 Peyton Stearns With this win Venus became the second+oldest woman in history to win a tour level singles match—surpassed only by Martina Navratilova .
The Couple’s Journey
Williams and Preti were first romantically linked in July 2024 after being spotted vacationing together in Nerano Italy By February 2025 rumors swirled when Venus was seen sporting a diamond ring during a tennis practice session in Rome These speculations were finally confirmed at the DC Open .
Andrea Preti 37 was born in Denmark and raised in Italy He began his career as a model before transitioning to acting appearing in projects such as A Professor and the film One More Day More recently he has taken on roles as a producer .
Venus’s New Chapter
Known for her independence Venus had previously expressed satisfaction with her single life In 2021 she stated she wasnt “desperate” to marry though in a 2022 interview she admitted to “working to get out of a single lifestyle” .
Her engagement signals a significant personal transformation—from dominating the court solo to now embracing a life shared with a partner .
What’s Next
Venus isnt slowing down She continues to compete at the Citi DC Open and alongside Hailey Baptiste she’s also advancing in doubles play Meanwhile reports suggest the couple is planning an intimate wedding ceremony on the Amalfi Coast this September .
As Venus balances her legendary tennis career with a new chapter in love her journey remains as inspirational as ever—both on and off the court .