Who is Venus Williams' fiancé? Andrea Preti supports her during DC Open win
At the age of 45, Williams, with her impressive serves and agile movements, defeated World No. 35 Peyton Stearns with a score of 6-3, 6-4 at the DC Open. In a post-match interview, Williams addressed the rumors surrounding her personal life and confirmed her relationship with her soon-to-be husband, Danish-Italian actor Andrea Preti, who was watching her play for the first time.
As Venus Williams continues to shine on the court, let's take a moment to get to know her fiancé, Andrea Preti.
More: Venus Williams wins again at 45 years old in magical night for tennis
Who is Andrea Preti?
Andrea Preti grew up in Copenhagen before returning to Italy, where he worked as a fashion model, according to Tennis365. He then decided to pursue a career in acting and moved to New York to study at the Susan Batson Academy. Today, he is recognized as one of the most successful film stars in Denmark.
Preti was first linked to Williams after being spotted together in Italy in July 2024.
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