Venus Williams has plenty to celebrate.
On Tuesday, the tennis legend not only secured a victory against 23-year-old Peyton Stearns—making her the oldest woman to win a WTA singles match since 2004—but also confirmed her engagement to longtime partner Andrea Preti.
A Supportive Partner Courtside
During a post-match interview, Williams responded to being called an “engaged woman” with heartfelt acknowledgment.
“Yes, my fiancé is here,” she said, drawing applause from the crowd.
“He really encouraged me to keep playing… He’s never seen me play.” When the interviewer called Preti her “good luck charm,” Williams smiled and agreed.
Who Is Andrea Preti?
Preti, 37, is a Danish-born, Italian-raised model and actor. He studied acting at New York’s Susan Batson Studio and has appeared in several films and series, including “One More Day,” which he also wrote and directed, and the Italian drama “Un Professore.” Most recently, he starred in Temptation (2023).
A Low-Key Romance
The couple has kept their relationship mostly private. First spotted together in Italy in July 2024, they sparked engagement rumors earlier this year when Williams was seen wearing a ring at a training session in Rome. Their only major public appearance came during Milan Fashion Week at the Dsquared2 Fall/Winter 2025 show.
Preti’s Past Relationship
Before Williams, Preti dated Italian tennis player Susanna Giovanardi. The two attended the “Challengers” premiere together in April 2024.
Now, with a new milestone in her personal life and her continued achievements on the court, Venus Williams enters this next chapter with love, resilience, and renewed energy.
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