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USA Today
an hour ago
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- USA Today
Who is Venus Williams' fiancé? Andrea Preti supports her during DC Open win
Venus Williams, in a testament to resilience, returned to the court and became the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match in professional tennis, her first since August 2023, with her fiancé in the stands cheering her on. At the age of 45, Williams, with her impressive serves and agile movements, defeated World No. 35 Peyton Stearns with a score of 6-3, 6-4 at the DC Open. In a post-match interview, Williams addressed the rumors surrounding her personal life and confirmed her relationship with her soon-to-be husband, Danish-Italian actor Andrea Preti, who was watching her play for the first time. As Venus Williams continues to shine on the court, let's take a moment to get to know her fiancé, Andrea Preti. More: Venus Williams wins again at 45 years old in magical night for tennis Who is Andrea Preti? Andrea Preti grew up in Copenhagen before returning to Italy, where he worked as a fashion model, according to Tennis365. He then decided to pursue a career in acting and moved to New York to study at the Susan Batson Academy. Today, he is recognized as one of the most successful film stars in Denmark. Preti was first linked to Williams after being spotted together in Italy in July 2024.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Venus Williams confirms engagement to Andrea Preti after historic tennis victory
Venus Williams is a soon-to-be bride. The 45-year-old tennis star confirmed her engagement to actor Andrea Preti during an interview Tuesday after her first tennis singles match in a year. During the post-game conversation, Rennae Stubbs called Williams a 'newly engaged woman,' and the athlete smiled in response. 'Yes, my fiancé is here,' she said, prompting applause from the crowd. She then described how Preti, with whom she had been romantically linked for a year, has made a difference in her life. 'And he really encouraged me to keep playing,' Williams continued. 'There were so many times where I just wanted to coast and kind of chill.' The Grand Slam champion then acknowledged how difficult it can be to play tennis, given the immense training she has to do. 'You guys don't know how much work goes into this, like it's a nine to five except you're running the whole time. Lifting weights and just like dying, and then you repeat it the next time,' she quipped. She added about her fiancé: 'So he encouraged me to get through this, and it's wonderful to be here. He's never seen me play.' During a match-up at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C. Tuesday night, Williams beat Peyton Stearns by a 6-3, 6-4 score. She then became the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match in professional tennis. This was also the first singles match Williams has won since 2023. Off the court, Williams and Preti were first romantically linked in July 2024, after they were spotted on a boat in Nerano, Italy, along the Amalfi Coast. While the pair has kept their relationship out of the spotlight, they were rumored to be engaged in February. At the time, photos obtained by People showed Williams wearing a sparkling diamond ring on her left hand during a tennis practice session. Fuel was added to the fire later that month when Preti and Williams attended a show during Milan Fashion Week, with the tennis star once again wearing a diamond ring on her left ring finger. Venus Williams on her fiancées support after getting 1st singles win since 2023'My fiancée is here. He really encouraged me to keep playing. Do you know how hard it is to play tennis? It's 9 to 5 except you're running the whole time' 😭😭😭😭 — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 23, 2025 Williams' recent tennis win came weeks after she revealed her struggle with a medical condition that left her with debilitating symptoms. Speaking to NBC News Correspondent Zinhle Essamuah on Today earlier this month, Williams detailed her ongoing struggle with benign tumors in the uterus known as fibroids. The condition can cause symptoms like 'extreme pain,' as Williams described. 'You know, getting so much in pain that maybe you throw up,' she said 'Or you can't get off the ground… I missed practices because of that. Just, you know, hugging the toilet.' She initially believed her symptoms were related to Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease she's lived with for years. After seeing an ad online for a fibroids clinic, Williams did some research, realizing her experience wasn't normal as so many doctors led her to believe. She underwent a myomectomy — a procedure that removes the fibroids while keeping the uterus intact — a year ago under the care of a doctor from NYU's Langone Health's Center for Fibroid Care. With July being Fibroid Awareness Month, Williams felt the need to share her story. 'You can be denied the best health care no matter who you are. And that you have to be your own advocate,' Williams said. 'Hopefully, someone will see this interview and say, 'I can get help. I don't have to live this way.''


Time of India
3 hours ago
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- Time of India
Venus Williams confirms engagement to actor-producer Andrea Preti
Tennis star Venus Williams has confirmed engagement to actor-producer Andrea Preti. The 45-year-old tennis star made the revelation during a post-match interview on Tuesday. Tennis star Venus Williams has confirmed engagement to actor-producer Andrea Preti . The 45-year-old tennis star made the revelation during a post-match interview on Tuesday. Venus Williams, who was away from the court for a while, made a historic return at the Washington Open. According to The People, Williams revealed that her boyfriend, Andrea Preti, has proposed to her. As the interviewer referred to Venus as an "engaged woman," further asking if her partner has helped her in the comeback, the tennis star said, "My fiance is here and he really encouraged me to keep playing." The seven-time Grand Slam champion further elaborated how she wanted to "coast and chill" during her break and that it was Preti who encouraged her to get through. "Do you know how hard it is to play tennis? 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 and just like dying and then you repeat it the next day. So he encouraged me to get through this and it's wonderful to be here. He's never seen me play," Venus said. Venus Williams, the sister of tennis sensation Serena Williams, has been quite private about her relationship with the 'One More Day' actor. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Canada is looking for skilled immigrants from Jamaica! Canadian Visa Professionals Sign Up Undo They were first linked romantically in July 2024 after being spotted boating in Nerano, Italy, as per the outlet. In February this year, Venus sparked engagement rumours after she was pictured wearing a shiny diamond ring on her left hand. For Venus Williams, her last appearance on the court was in March 2024 at the Miami Open, whereas Andrea Preti's acting credits include 'Temptation,' 'A Professor,' 'One More Day,' along with an appearance on the Italian reality show, 'La Talpa,' the People reported. With the engagement now confirmed, it is yet to be seen if the couple has finalised any wedding date.


Mint
3 hours ago
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- Mint
Venus Williams confirms engagement with Andrea Preti; who is American tennis star's fiance? All you need to know
Venus Williams, tennis star, has announced her engagement to actor-producer Andrea Preti. The 45-year-old, seven-time Grand Slam champion shared the news during a post-match interview at the Washington Open on Tuesday (July 22). After a remarkable comeback to professional tennis, Venus revealed how her fiance played a key role in her return. Here's everything you need to know about Andrea Preti and the announcement. Andrea Preti is a Danish-born, Italian-raised creative known for his career as a former model, actor, writer, and director. Introduced to the fashion world as a teenager in Italy, Preti's modeling success opened doors to acting. He pursued formal training at the Susan Batson Studio in New York City, and his career spans television, film, and directing. His debut as a filmmaker came with the 2014 movie 'One More Day', where he served as writer, director, and lead actor. That same year, he created 'The Wolf Man', a short film. Preti is working on 'Animals', an action film blending drama and romance. Preti has a net worth of $1 million, according to reports. Venus Williams and Andrea Preti have kept their relationship largely private, and the exact details of how they met remain undisclosed. However, their romance first caught public attention in July 2024 when they were spotted boating together in Nerano, Italy, as reported by The People. In February 2025, Venus was photographed in Rome wearing a sparkling diamond ring on her left hand, sparking engagement rumours that she has now confirmed. During her Washington Open interview, Venus shared how Preti supported her return to tennis after a break. When the interviewer referred to her as an 'engaged woman' and asked about Preti's role in her comeback, she said, 'My fiance is here and he really encouraged me to keep playing.' She described the challenges of professional tennis, stating, 'Do you know how hard it is to play tennis? You guys don't know how much work goes into this, like it's 9 to 5 except you are running the whole time. Lifting weights and just like dying, and then you repeat it the next day. So he encouraged me to get through this, and it's wonderful to be here. He's never seen me play.' Venus Williams' engagement to Andrea Preti marks an exciting chapter for the tennis legend. With her historic return to the court and Preti's creative endeavors, the couple is a powerhouse of talent and ambition.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
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Venus Williams Engaged to Actor Andrea Preti
Originally appeared on E! Online It's love all for Venus Williams. The tennis phenom has confirmed her engagement to Andrea Preti, an Italian model and actor, during the post-match interview of her first singles win in over a year. When interviewer Rennae Stubbs asked Venus—whom she called a newly engaged woman if Andrea played a role in her comeback, Venus replied with a smile, 'Yes, my fiancé is here. And he really encouraged me to keep playing.' She continued, 'There were so many times where I just wanted to coast and kind of chill.' After all, as the 45-year-old pointed out, tennis is no walk in the park. 'Do you know how hard it is to play tennis?' she asked with a laugh. 'You guys don't know how much work goes into this, like it's nine to five except you're running the whole time. Lifting weights and just like dying and then you repeat it the next day.' More from E! Online Chad Michael Murray's Kids Make Red Carpet Debut in Rare Family Photo With Wife Sarah Roemer Erik Menendez Diagnosed With "Serious Medical Condition" Ozzy Osbourne Suffered "5 Years of Absolute Hell" Before Death She added of her fiancé, 'So he encouraged me to get through this and it's wonderful to be here. He's never seen me play." And it was a good first match for Andrea to witness, as Venus beat American player Peyton Stearns during the July 22 match up at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C. Venus' engagement news comes amid months of speculation that she and the 37-year-old had said yes to forever after she was seen wearing a diamond ring on that finger outside a training session in Rome in February. Fuel was only added to the fires when the tennis player once again stepped out with a noticeable diamond ring on her left hand during Milan Fashion week later that month. Over the years, Venus—who was first linked to Andrea in July 2024 after the pair enjoyed a boat ride together in Nerano, Italy—has been candid about being willing to let her life unfold in its own time. 'I have a lot of friends who don't believe me when I say that I like my life and I don't want to change it for any reason,' she told Cosmopolitan in 2021. 'I'm not desperate and they don't believe me. They say things like, 'You're going to miss your window.'' She continued, 'I'm like, 'Please, relax. You might feel this way, but I don't. I promise you I don't.'' And just one year later, Venus spoke to being ready to roll with whatever life brought her way. 'When life changes, you've got to know when to change,' she told Glamour UK. 'You can't hold on to either a relationship or the singleness.' For more celebrities who, as of this year, have a ring on it, keep reading. Venus Williams & Andrea PretiVictoria Pedretti & Ethan DelorenzoUma Jammeh & Wil AndersonCoco Jones & Donovan MitchellWill Peltz & Kenya Kinski-JonesBecca Tilley & Hayley KiyokoKevin Connolly & Zulay HenaoKelly Osbourne & Sid WilsonPeter Kraus & Hana OstapchukJames Maslow & Caitlin SpearsCandice King & Steven KruegerAmy Slaton & Brian LovvornSimu Liu & Allison HsuCrystal Hefner & James WardLacey Schwimmer & Frankie MorenoRachel Uchitel & Dan DonovanTallulah Willis & Justin AceeJake Paul & Jutta LeerdamJacob Batalon & Veronica LeahovEste HaimDrake Maye & Ann Michael HudsonRyan Edwards & Amanda ConnerZendaya & Tom HollandMontana Jordan & Jenna Weeks For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App Solve the daily Crossword