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Time of India
17 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- 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
34 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- 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.
Mint
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Venus Williams confirms engagement to actor-producer Andrea Preti
Washington DC [US], July 23 (ANI): 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. 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. (ANI)
Metro
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Metro
Venus Williams makes tennis history at the age of 45 after stunning return
Venus Williams has become the second oldest woman to win a WTA Tour-level singles match with her 6-3 6-4 victory over Peyton Stearns. The 45-year-old was playing her first singles match in 16 months at the Washington Open and beat an opponent aged 22 years younger than her. Williams, a seven-time major singles champion, is the oldest woman to win a singles match on tour since Martina Navratilova at the age of 47 in 2004. The former world No.1, a legend of women's tennis, had not played singles in an official match since March 2024 in Miami – with the American superstar ruled out after requiring surgery to remove uterine fibroids. Speaking after her stunning win over world No.35 Stearns, Williams, competing at the tournament in Washington via a wildcard, said: 'I'm not here for anyone else except for me, and I also have nothing to prove. 'Zip, zero. I'm here for me because I want to be here. And proving anyone wrong or thinking about anyone has never gotten me a win and has never gotten me a loss. 'No one has put in the work for me. I put in the work. So it doesn't matter what anyone says. It doesn't stop the work that I have put in. It doesn't stop my belief.' Venus Williams hinted earlier this week that her younger sister Serena Williams, 43, could make a remarkable return to WTA Tour singles too. The 23-time Grand Slam champion officially retired from professional tennis at the US Open in 2022. Quizzed about her sister making a potential return, Venus said: 'She can take six months off and she clocks it clean. You can't teach that kind of talent. She's just so good. I don't know what she's going to do. 'I don't ask those questions. I think we always hit the ball, because that's who we are, we're always hitting. Quite frankly, it's great cardio. You get great legs and great arms from tennis, quiet as it's kept. So obviously that's part of her goal too is to stay in shape. 'I mean, I keep saying to my team, 'The only thing that would make this better is if she was here,' like we always did everything together, so of course I miss her. But if she comes back, I'm sure she'll let y'all know.' Ahead of her next match with Magdalena Frech, Williams confirmed she's now engaged to her 37-year-old actor boyfriend Andrea Preti. 'My fiancé is here and he really encouraged me to keep playing,' she said to huge cheers and applause. 'There were so many times where I just wanted to coast and kind of chill. 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.' More Trending Williams is also playing in doubles at the Washington Open alongside Hailey Baptiste, with the American pair defeating Eugenie Bouchard and Clervie Ngounoue 6-3 6-1 in the last 16 on Monday. Tennis icon Williams recently entered herself into the blockbuster mixed doubles draw at the upcoming US Open alongside Reilly Opelka too. There are some incredible star-studded duos set to compete together at Flushing Meadows, with Carlos Alcaraz teaming up with Emma Raducanu. Other notable pairs include Emma Navarro and Jannik Sinner, Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios, Olga Danilovic and Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka and Grigor Dimitrov, Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev as well as Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud. MORE: Iga Swiatek or Amanda Anisimova? Martina Navratilova's prediction for 'close' Wimbledon final MORE: Meet the Wimbledon 2025 tennis presenters, commentators and pundits MORE: Wimbledon champion breaks down in tears on court moments before crashing out
Khaleej Times
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Venus Williams becomes oldest WTA match-winner since 2004
Venus Williams said she still has fire in her belly after the 45-year-old became the oldest player to win a WTA singles match since 2004 with her 6-3 6-4 victory over Peyton Stearns at the Washington Open on Tuesday. Having returned to competitive action on Monday in the women's doubles following a 16-month absence from the game, Williams defeated world number 35 Stearns to claim her first singles win since 2023 in Cincinnati. The seven-times Grand Slam singles champion is the oldest WTA singles match-winner since a 47-year-old Martina Navratilova won at Wimbledon in 2004. "I think I just attacked the whole time. It's just trying to find the right balance between going to hard and not enough," Williams said after the opening-round win. "It's the same because this is what I do, but at the same time, at the time it was imperative for me to do it. Now I don't have to do this, but I have the same fire and the same want to win. "In some ways, I'm still getting back into that. When you do it everyday, everything is natural. Not as natural feeling now, but I hope I can get back to that." Williams will next face Polish fifth seed Magdalena Frech. "I think it was a big win for me today. Like I said, it's not easy. It won't be easy. It's not easy for anyone out here," Williams said. "So I know I'll have to fight for every match, but I'm up for that." Emma Raducanu was among the big names that progressed after the 2021 US Open champion beat Ukrainian seventh seed Marta Kostyuk 7-6(4) 6-4 in her opener. The 22-year-old Briton will next face four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. "I think it's a great match for a lot of spectators, which is great to be a part of," Raducanu told reporters. "She's been playing really good tennis this year. Yeah, it will be a great test of my own game and myself."
