Renowned athlete and four-time Olympic Gold medalist Venus Williams has officially announced her engagement to Italian actor Andrea Preti. The revelation came during a post-match interview, marking a delightful moment after months of speculation surrounding their relationship.
The engagement rumors began circulating in February when observant fans noticed a dazzling diamond ring on Venus’ left hand during a training session in Rome. However, true to her nature of maintaining a private personal life, Venus kept everyone guessing for quite some time.
Following a singles match on July 22nd, former tennis player Rennae Stubbs commented on Venus’ cheerful demeanor and inquired about Andrea’s support throughout her recent career comeback. Venus’ joy was evident. She responded with a heartfelt acknowledgment of her fiancé’s role in her journey: “My fiancé is here, and he really encouraged me to keep playing.”
At 45, Venus continues to showcase her incredible talent on the court, though she candidly admitted that balancing the demanding professional tennis schedule can be challenging. “There were so many times where I just wanted to coast and kind of chill,” she remarked, emphasizing the rigorous nature of the sport. “You guys don’t know how much work goes into this, like it’s 9 to 5 except you’re running the whole time. Lifting weights is just like dying, and then you repeat it the next day.”
Andrea Preti, 37, appears to be the perfect source of support Venus needs, as she credited him with motivating her during her most intense training sessions. “He encouraged me to get through this, and it’s wonderful to be here,” she expressed, affectionately noting that he had “never seen me play” until recently.
The couple was first publicly linked in July 2024 while enjoying a yacht getaway in Nerano, Italy. Since then, they have been discreet about their relationship, making their engagement announcement and recent public appearances, such as their joint presence at the Dsquared2 Fall/Winter 2025 fashion show, all the more special.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Venus and Andrea.
