easytop.cc

Venus Williams says she is engaged to Andrea Preti after her first singles win in 16 months

Venus Williams

Jul 22, 2025; Washington, D.C., USA; Venus Williams (USA) smiles after losing a match point against Peyton Stearns (USA)(not pictured) in a women’s singles match on day two of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Geoff Burke/Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

WASHINGTON — Venus Williams’ winning return to the professional tennis tour also came with a surprise announcement: She is engaged.

After becoming the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match, Williams gave thanks to her fiancé, who was in the stands at the DC Open. He is Andrea Preti, who is a Danish-born Italian model and actor, according to the website IMDB.

The 45-year-old Williams hadn’t played in a tournament in 16 months until entering the event in Washington. She won a doubles match and a singles match, before losing in doubles.

Williams, who has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, is scheduled to face Magdalena Frech in the second round.