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Venus Williams says she is engaged to Andrea Preti after her first singles win in 16 months

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Venus Williams says she is engaged to Andrea Preti after her first singles win in 16 months

WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Venus Williams' winning return to the professional tennis tour also came with a surprise announcement: She is engaged. After becoming the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match, Williams gave thanks to her fiance, who was in the stands at the DC Open. He is Andrea Preti, who is a Danish-born Italian model and actor, according to the website IMDB. The 45-year-old Williams hadn't played in a tournament in 16 months until entering the event in Washington. She won a doubles match on Monday and a singles match on Tuesday, before losing in doubles on Wednesday. Williams, who has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, is scheduled to face Magdalena Frech in the second round on Thursday night. ___

True story of socialite Claus von Bulow accused of trying to murder his heiress wife as scandal becomes TV series
True story of socialite Claus von Bulow accused of trying to murder his heiress wife as scandal becomes TV series

Daily Mail​

time6 days ago

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True story of socialite Claus von Bulow accused of trying to murder his heiress wife as scandal becomes TV series

Apple is working on a limited series about late socialite Claus von Bulow, who was famously accused of trying to murder his wife Sunny in the early '80s. According to Deadline, the prestige streamer already has British playwright Jack Thorne attached to the project. Thorne was most recently behind Netflix 's psychological crime drama Adolescence, which won universal acclaim from critics and became one of the most-watched Netflix shows of all time. The Danish-born Bulow was found guilty of the attempted murder of his heiress wife in a 1982 trial before being acquitted in 1985 following a second trial. The second trial was televised, making it the first major criminal trial in the United States to be broadcast live on television. He was accused of using insulin injections to try to kill the heiress so that he could get his hands on her $100million fortune, which she had inherited from her Pittsburgh utilities magnate father George Crawford, who died when she was just three. Mrs Bulow was first found unresponsive in one of the many bathrooms at their Rhode Island home while celebrating Christmas with her family in 1979. She slipped into a coma and was rushed to hospital, where she was miraculously revived. Doctors determined that the coma was the result of low blood sugar and diagnosed her as hypoglycemic. The following Christmas she was found unconscious again, but this time she had suffered severe enough brain injury to fall into a persistent vegetative state. The socialite ended up in a coma that lasted for the rest of her life, up until her death in 2008. In a sensational trial, her husband was accused of trying to murder her - being first found guilty, then dramatically cleared. Mrs Bulow's children from her first marriage to Prince Alfred von Auersperg hired private investigators to find out if Mr Bulow was behind what happened to their mother. He was charged in 1982, but released on $1million bail. Mr Bulow was found guilty in 1982 and sentenced to 30 years in jail. Just three years later, the verdict was thrown out and a retrial took place. Mr Bulow hired celebrity attorney Alan Dershowitz, who would later defend O.J. Simpson and Jeffrey Epstein, to get his conviction overturned. Celebrities took the stand to speak in Mr Bulow's defense, including writer Truman Capote, and a media firestorm ensued. According to Dershowitz, one prosecutor on the case said, 'This case has everything. It has money, sex, drugs; it has Newport, New York and Europe; it has nobility; it has maids, butlers, a gardener.' After being freed, Mrs Bulow's children had Mr Bulow removed from their mother's will and left him without a penny. Only the couple's biological daughter, Cosima, stood by him and he denounced any entitlements in favor of her being able to equally share assets with her half siblings. Mr Bulow was able to divorce Mrs Bulow in 1988, while she was still comatose. Their Manhattan apartment and Newport mansion were turned over to the von Auersperg children from her previous marriage. Dershowitz went on to write a book about the trial which was turned into 1990 film Reversal Of Fortune, starring Jeremy Irons as Mr Bulow and Glenn Close as his wife. The film was enormous hit, earning rave reviews from critics and winning Irons the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1991. After his acquittal, Mr Bulow moved to London and became a fixture on the social scene. He died in his London home in 2019 at age 92.

Venus Williams says she is engaged to Andrea Preti after her first singles win in 16 months
Venus Williams says she is engaged to Andrea Preti after her first singles win in 16 months

NBC Sports

time6 days ago

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  • NBC Sports

Venus Williams says she is engaged to Andrea Preti after her first singles win in 16 months

WASHINGTON — Venus Williams' winning return to the professional tennis tour also came with a surprise announcement: She is engaged. After becoming the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match, Williams gave thanks to her fiancé, who was in the stands at the DC Open. He is Andrea Preti, who is a Danish-born Italian model and actor, according to the website IMDB. The 45-year-old Williams hadn't played in a tournament in 16 months until entering the event in Washington. She won a doubles match and a singles match, before losing in doubles. Williams, who has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, is scheduled to face Magdalena Frech in the second round.

Venus Williams engaged to Danish actor Andrea Preti
Venus Williams engaged to Danish actor Andrea Preti

Toronto Sun

time6 days ago

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Venus Williams engaged to Danish actor Andrea Preti

Published Jul 24, 2025 • 1 minute read Venus Williams' fiancé Andrea Preti watches as a press conference after she won a women's single match on day 2 of the Mubadala Citi DC Open 2025 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on July 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo by Scott Taetsch / Getty Images North America WASHINGTON — Venus Williams' winning return to the professional tennis tour also came with a surprise announcement: She is engaged. After becoming the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match, Williams gave thanks to her fiance, who was in the stands at the DC Open. He is Andrea Preti, who is a Danish-born Italian model and actor, according to the website IMDB. The 45-year-old Williams hadn't played in a tournament in 16 months until entering the event in Washington. She won a doubles match on Monday and a singles match on Tuesday, before losing in doubles on Wednesday. Williams, who has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, is scheduled to face Magdalena Frech in the second round on Thursday night. Venus Williams celebrates after winning a women's single match against Peyton Stearns (not pictured) during on day 2 of the Mubadala Citi DC Open 2025 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on July 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo by Scott Taetsch / Getty Images North America This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Sports Golf Sunshine Girls Canada Sunshine Girls

Venus Williams Announces Her Engagement After Historic Singles Win At DC Open
Venus Williams Announces Her Engagement After Historic Singles Win At DC Open

News18

time6 days ago

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Venus Williams Announces Her Engagement After Historic Singles Win At DC Open

Last Updated: Venus Williams returned to tennis after 16 months, winning at the DC Open and announcing her engagement to Andrea Preti. Venus Williams' return to professional tennis after a 16-month absence came with more than just a win—it came with a surprise off-court announcement: she's engaged. Following her historic singles victory at the DC Open, the 45-year-old tennis legend thanked her fiancé, Andrea Preti, who was cheering from the stands. Preti is a Danish-born Italian model and actor, according to IMDb. A Record-Breaking Comeback Williams made headlines by becoming the second-oldest woman in history to win a tour-level singles match, joining the ranks of Martina Navratilova, who achieved a similar feat in 2004. In her opening round at the DC Open, Williams defeated fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4, in a 97-minute match. The win was Williams' 819th career WTA singles victory and marked her first singles triumph since returning to the tour. She had already claimed a doubles win on Monday before exiting in the second round of doubles play on Wednesday. Williams, never short on charisma, delivered a tongue-in-cheek explanation for her comeback: 'I had to come back for the insurance," she joked, referencing the perks of staying active on the tour. Her victory also solidified her place in history, as no woman aged 45 or older had won a WTA singles match in more than 20 years. Meanwhile, excitement continues to build for the U.S. Open's newly revamped mixed doubles event, with Venus Williams set to participate. The entry list, released Monday, features several high-profile pairings. Williams will team up with Reilly Opelka, while recent Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova is partnering with Danish standout Holger Rune. The expanded format is expected to draw more attention to the mixed doubles draw at Flushing Meadows. Williams is scheduled to face Poland's Magdalena Frech in the second round of singles at the DC Open on Thursday night as she continues her inspiring return to top-level competition. (with AP inputs) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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