Venus Williams Engaged After Historic Tennis Win

Venus Williams, 45, confirmed her engagement to Italian actor Andrea Preti after winning her first singles tennis match in over a year at the Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C. This victory made her the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match, behind Martina Navratilova. Williams credited Preti, whom she was first linked to in 2024, for supporting her comeback, especially following her recovery from uterine fibroid surgery. She noted that Preti had not previously seen her play competitively until this match. Williams discussed her renewed passion for tennis and the importance of balancing personal and professional milestones. Her win and engagement are being celebrated as major personal and athletic achievements.