Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Venus Williams Announces Engagement to Andrea Preti
Tennis star Venus Williams announced she is engaged to actor and producer Andrea Preti.
She shared the news during a post-match interview at the Washington Open.
Williams, who had taken a break from tennis, was encouraged by Preti to return to playing.
She described the hard work involved in tennis, highlighting her fiance's role in her comeback.
The couple was first romantically linked in July 2024 and engagement rumors started in February.
Venus Williams confirmed her engagement to Andrea Preti.
Williams revealed the news during a post-match interview at the Washington Open.
Preti encouraged Williams to continue playing tennis after a break.
Williams was previously away from the court but made a comeback at the Washington Open.
The couple was first linked romantically in July 2024 and engagement rumors sparked in February.
- Who
- Tennis player Venus Williams and actor-producer Andrea Preti.
- What
- Venus Williams confirmed her engagement.
- When
- The confirmation was made during a post-match interview on Tuesday, July 23.
- Where
- Washington Open, US
- Why
- Preti encouraged Williams to keep playing tennis.
- Athlete
- Venus Williams
- Fiance
- Andrea Preti
- Announcement Location
- Washington Open
- Preti's Profession
- Actor and producer
- Williams's Last Court Appearance
- Miami Open in March 2024
- First Romantic Link
- July 2024