Venus Williams Gets Engaged After Historic Tennis Win

Tennis legend Venus Williams has confirmed she’s engaged to actor and producer Andrea Preti, shortly after making history at the DC Open on 22 July 2025.

The 45-year-old tennis star beat 23-year-old Peyton Stearns in straight sets, becoming the oldest woman since 2004 to win a singles match on the WTA Tour. This was her first singles win in over 16 months.

After the match, Venus spoke to the press and revealed:

“My fiancé is here. He really encouraged me to keep playing.”

“You don’t know how hard it is to play tennis. It’s like working 9 to 5 but you’re running the whole time. Lifting weights, getting exhausted, and doing it all over again. He supported me through it, and I’m so happy he’s here. He’s never seen me play before.”

Romance Timeline

Rumours about their relationship started in July 2024 when the pair were seen together on a boat in Nerano, Italy. By February 2025, fans noticed Venus wearing a diamond ring during training in Rome, sparking engagement gossip.

She later appeared at Milan Fashion Week wearing the same ring, and now she has confirmed the engagement publicly. There are reports the wedding could take place in September on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, though the couple hasn’t confirmed the date.

Who is Andrea Preti?

Andrea Preti, 37, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and later moved to Italy as a teenager. He started out as a model before training in acting at the Susan Batson Academy in New York. He has worked as an actor, director, writer, and producer.

His work includes:

• One More Day (2014) – where he acted, wrote, and directed

• TV drama A Professor

• 2023 film Temptation

What’s Next for Venus?

Venus is now preparing to face Magdalena Frech of Poland. With her personal life blooming and her return to form on the court, the tennis icon seems more determined than ever.