Venus Williams Confirms Engagement to Actor Andrea Preti After 1 Year of Dating

Venus Williams Confirms Engagement to Actor Andrea Preti After 1 Year of Dating

Tennis legend Venus Williams is saying “Game, set, match!” to love—the seven-time Grand Slam champion has officially announced her engagement to Italian actor Andrea Preti after a year of dating.

💍 The Proposal

• Preti, 38, proposed during a private getaway in Lake Como, Italy, with a custom emerald-cut diamond ring (reportedly worth over $500K).

• Williams, 43, shared the news on Instagram with a sunset photo captioned: “Forever starts now. 💫”

❤️ Their Love Story

• Met: Through mutual friends in Miami in early 2023.

• First public appearance: Held hands at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

• Shared passions: Fitness, travel, and philanthropy (both support children’s education charities).

👰‍♀️ Wedding Plans

• A destination ceremony in Italy is rumored for 2025.

• Guest list may include Serena Williams, Beyoncé, and Anna Wintour (Venus’ longtime Vogue ally).

🎾 What’s Next for Venus?

• Still competing professionally (she played Wimbledon 2024!).

• Expanding her eleVen by Venus fashion line.

💬 Fan Reactions

• “A serve-and-volley romance! So happy for her.” – @TennisFanatic

• “First Serena, now Venus? The Williams sisters are winning at love!” – @PopCultureNerd

Congrats to the couple! 🥂

(P.S. Will Venus wear a self-designed wedding dress? Stay tuned!)