Tennis icon and fashion figure Venus Williams has announced her marriage to actor and model Andrea Preti, marking a new chapter in the life of the seven-time Grand Slam champion.
A Palm Beach Union After a Milan Meeting
Venus Williams, aged 45, and Andrea Preti tied the knot in Palm Beach, Florida, over the weekend. The official ceremony capped a five-day celebration with family and close friends, as first reported by Vogue. The couple had also held a non-official ceremony in Italy earlier in the year.
Their romance began at Milan Fashion Week in 2024, leading to an engagement in January 2025. Preti is a Danish-born Italian actor and model. Williams first publicly acknowledged her fiancé in July 2024 during an emotional on-court interview at the DC Open, where she thanked him for his support after a landmark victory.
Wedding Bells Amid a Historic Tennis Comeback
The wedding arrives as Williams continues to defy time in her professional tennis career. Her win at the DC Open made her the second-oldest woman in the Open era to win a tour-level singles match, following a 16-month hiatus from competition.
Undeterred by her new marital status, Williams has confirmed her intention to play a 33rd consecutive season on the WTA Tour, with plans to start in Auckland this January. She has announced no changes to her competitive schedule following the marriage.
A Dual Legacy in Sport and Culture
Beyond the baseline, Williams remains a powerhouse in fashion and culture. Earlier this month, it was revealed she will co-chair the prestigious 2026 Met Gala alongside Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Vogue's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
Her presence at events like the CFDA Awards at the American Museum of Natural History in New York last month, alongside Preti, underscores her seamless movement between these two influential worlds. The Palm Beach wedding festivities, which included a private courthouse ceremony and a larger Saturday celebration, reflect the personal joy behind the public persona of a former world number one.
