Tennis icon Venus Williams has revealed she is engaged to her partner, businessman Andrea Preti, in a touching Instagram post that has delighted fans worldwide.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion shared a romantic black-and-white photo of the couple embracing, with Preti tenderly kissing Williams' forehead. The image was accompanied by a simple yet powerful caption: "Engaged 💍."
A Love Story Blossoms
Williams, 43, and Italian businessman Preti have kept their relationship relatively private since rumours of their romance first surfaced in 2022. The couple made their first public appearance together at the 2023 Met Gala, where they walked the red carpet arm-in-arm.
Career Highlights and Personal Milestones
While Williams continues to make occasional appearances on the tennis court, she has increasingly focused on business ventures and activism in recent years. This personal milestone comes as the athlete expands her successful fashion line, EleVen, and continues her advocacy for gender equality in sports.
Preti, who works in the financial sector, has been a supportive presence at several of Williams' matches and public appearances over the past year. Friends of the couple describe their relationship as "deeply connected" and "mutually supportive."
Fan Reactions Pour In
The engagement announcement has sparked an outpouring of congratulations from fans and fellow athletes alike. Serena Williams, Venus' sister and fellow tennis champion, was among the first to comment, writing: "So happy for you!!! ❤️" on the Instagram post.
As wedding planning begins, the sports world eagerly awaits details about what promises to be one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings of the year.
