Venus Williams has always been famously private about her love life, but now the word is out that the tennis legend is set to marry Italian actor Andrea Preti in September, with the wedding reportedly taking place on the stunning Amalfi Coast.
Romance rumors first began swirling in July 2024, when Venus and Preti were spotted together on a boat in the Mediterranean. By February 2025, speculation had intensified as Venus was seen training in Rome with Preti by her side, wearing a sparkling engagement ring on her finger. That same month, the couple publicly confirmed their relationship by sharing a kiss in front of photographers at Milan Fashion Week, though Venus never officially acknowledged the engagement.
Now, according to recent reports, wedding preparations are in full swing. Venus, 45, just spent a week aboard a yacht in the Mediterranean, celebrating her bachelorette with her sister Serena, close friends, and family.
Despite her limited tournament schedule in recent years, Venus remains an active professional tennis player. This month, she’s set to return to competition at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, entering the draw as a wildcard—her first match appearance since the 2024 Sunshine Swing.
Preti, 37, is best known for his work in the 2023 film Temptation and the 2021 TV series A Professor. Though the couple has kept their relationship largely out of the public eye, eagle-eyed fans have followed their quiet romance since last summer’s Nerano getaway. Interestingly, Preti has previous ties to the tennis world, as he once dated former WTA star Flavia Pennetta more than a decade ago. Pennetta has since married fellow tennis player Fabio Fognini, and the couple now has three children. (source: NewsNation)
