It’s love all for Venus Williams.
The highly acclaimed tennis star announced her engagement to Andrea Preti, a well-known Italian model and actor, following her first singles victory in more than a year, during her post-match interview.
When Rennae Stubbs questioned Venus, who she referred to as a recently-engaged lady, about whether Andrea contributed to her return to tennis, Venus responded with a grin, “Indeed, my future spouse is present. He has been extremely supportive, motivating me to continue playing.
She continued, “There were so many times where I just wanted to coast and kind of chill.”
After all, as the 45-year-old pointed out, tennis is no walk in the park.
She joked, “Have you any idea how challenging it is to play tennis?” She implied that they underestimate the effort involved, explaining that it’s more than a typical 9-5 job, with constant running instead of sitting at a desk. It involves weight training and sometimes feels like one is near death, only to start again the next day.
She mentioned about her fiancé, “He motivated me to persevere through this, and it’s marvelous that we’re here together. He’s yet to witness me perform.
During the July 22nd match at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C., it was a great debut spectacle for Andrea to see Venus triumph over Peyton Stearns.
News of Venus’ engagement emerges following months of speculation, sparked by sightings of her wearing a diamond ring on her left hand at a training session in Rome in February, and later during Milan Fashion Week the same month. These observations only fanned the flames of conjecture.
Over time, Venus – known to have been associated with Andrea since July 2024 following a shared boat trip in Nerano, Italy – has openly expressed her readiness to allow her life to progress at its own pace.
In 2021, she shared with Cosmopolitan that she has numerous friends who find it hard to believe when she expresses her satisfaction with her life and her unwillingness to alter it in any way. She emphasized that she’s not longing for change, but they don’t seem to grasp this. They often say things like “You’re going to regret passing up the opportunity.
She went on saying, ‘Pray, calm down. Even though you may be feeling this way, I assure you that I am not.’
And just one year later, Venus spoke to being ready to roll with whatever life brought her way.
She advised Glamour UK, “As life evolves, it’s important to recognize when it’s time for change. This doesn’t mean clinging to a particular relationship status, be it being in a relationship or single.
For more celebrities who, as of this year, have a ring on it, keep reading.
After her victory at the Mubadala Citi DC Open on July 22, the tennis player publicly announced her engagement to the Italian actor, acknowledging his role in bringing her back to playing tennis.
She expressed that he motivated her to persevere, and it’s delightful for her to be present. Interestingly, he hasn’t witnessed her perform before.
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The former contestants of Love Island UK got engaged following their season 11 romance. Uma Jammeh, who departed the villa when Wil Anderson was eliminated, announced on Instagram on July 14, “We’ve had a secret to keep.
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Nicola Peltz’s older brother and Quincy Jones’ youngest daughter, who have been together for over a decade, officially announced their engagement.
On July 9, Kenya captioned an Instagram post with a black-and-white photo of them kissing on a boat as, ‘Now officially mine forever!’
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Although their love story began in 2018, this couple preferred to maintain privacy about their relationship until May 2022. In an interview with TopMob News last year, Becca revealed, “We’ve been a couple for four years now. The advantage is that when we decided to go public, we felt very secure in our bond.”
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During the final performance of Black Sabbath on July 5, a Slipknot member proposed to his Fashion Police alum girlfriend in front of friends, family, including her mom Sharon Osbourne, brother Jack Osbourne, and their son Sidney. This was Ozzy Osbourne’s last show.
Although he didn’t manage to capture Rachel Lindsay’s heart during his time on the Bachelorette, this show alum eventually found his own ‘happily ever after.’ In July, following a year of dating, he proposed to his girlfriend and expressed his feelings on Instagram, saying “You were always meant for me. I just needed to find you. I love you.
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Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s daughter announced her engagement to the musician on Instagram, posting alongside a picture of her 4-carat diamond ring designed by Karina Noel: “I never realized a ring could embody love so beautifully.
On March 22, the former YouTube personality who’s now a boxer made public his engagement to an Olympic speed skater by posting pictures on Instagram that showed him proposing from a balcony with a beautiful view of the water.
The actor playing Spiderman wove a tapestry of affection when he proposed to the architectural designer. His engagement became official on March 5, as evidenced by an Instagram post which stated: “The start of the remainder of our lives united.
Despite keeping specifics about her partner under wraps, Haim publicly acknowledged their engagement in an Instagram post dated February 13th.
On January 15th, the quarterback of the New England Patriots asked for his long-term partner’s hand in marriage during a beach proposal. He expressed his happiness about living life with her on Instagram, posting pictures of their romantic moments and expressing eagerness to soon be married.
Approximately three months following the announcement of their upcoming first child, the “Teen Mom” celebrity popped the question to his pregnant partner while they were on a snowy family holiday trip. He shared a heartwarming Instagram video on January 12th to mark the special occasion.
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