Venus Williams just served up one of the biggest announcements of her life. The 51-year-old tennis icon confirmed her engagement to Italian actor and model Andrea Preti during a post-match interview at the Mubadala Citi DC Open on July 22, 2025.
After a thrilling comeback victory, the seven-time Grand Slam winner beamed as she told the crowd, “My fiancé is here, and he really encouraged me to keep playing.” That one sentence sent shockwaves through the tennis world.
For years, Venus Williams has kept her life private. But fans have been buzzing since early 2025 when she was seen sporting a massive diamond ring during a training session in Rome.
The Duo Had a Quiet Romance
Venus Williams and Andrea Preti first sparked romance rumors in July 2024. They were photographed vacationing in Nerano, Italy, looking relaxed and happy. The chemistry was obvious, but both kept things quiet. It wasn’t until February 2025 that people really started paying attention.
Venus / IG / Venus Williams revealed her engagement to Italian actor, Andrea Preti, during a post-match interview at the Mubadala Citi DC Open on July 22, 2025, after winning her first singles match in over a year
The two were spotted front row at the Dsquared2 Fall/Winter 2025 show during Milan Fashion Week, hand in hand, smiling and glowing.
Andrea Preti, 37, is no stranger to the spotlight. Born in Denmark and raised in Italy, he first stepped into the public eye as a model before making the jump into acting. He studied in New York and built a career in film, even writing and directing his own movie, “One More Day.” His most recent appearance was in the 2023 drama “Temptation.”
While he once dated Italian tennis player Susanna Giovanardi, his relationship with Venus clearly struck a deeper chord.
Venus Williams Enters a New Chapter
For Venus Williams, this engagement marks a new and bold chapter. In a 2021 Cosmopolitan interview, she famously said she was happy being single and had no plans to change that. “I like my life and don’t want to change it for any reason,” she said at the time. But something shifted. By 2022, Venus admitted she was open to new experiences. Love, apparently, made the cut.
When she returned to the court after a long break, she looked sharper, more driven. After winning her first singles match in over a year, she credited Preti for motivating her. That mix of support and love clearly lit a fire in her.
The Media / IG / According to early reports, the pair is expected to tie the knot in September 2025 on Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast.
Williams just wrapped up her bachelorette party on a yacht in Menorca, joined by close family and longtime friends. Think sunshine, laughter, and a crew who knows how to celebrate a queen.
Venus Williams is a champion through and through, not just on the court but in life. She has done things on her own terms since day one. From winning Grand Slams to building her own fashion line, she has
Andrea Preti brings something new to her world. He is artistic, independent, and seems to match her energy without trying to outshine her. That balance is rare. Sure! He is not a tennis star. But he gets the pressure, the spotlight, and the work ethic. And more importantly, he supports her without making it about him.
However, this is not just tabloid gossip. It is a real turning point. For years, people speculated about Venus Williams’ personal life, but she never played along. She kept her circle tight, stayed focused, and let the rumors fade.