Tennis legend Venus Williams has rounded off a year of personal milestones by publicly releasing the first photos from her engagement to Italian actor and producer, Andrea Preti. The stunning images offer fans an intimate glimpse into a moment the couple had kept private for nearly a year.
A Private Milestone, Now Public
Williams, who is known for guarding her private life, surprised her followers by sharing a carousel of never-before-seen portraits on her social media. Her simple caption confirmed the exact date of the proposal: “Engaged 1/31/25.”
The pictures, which feature the couple in a beautiful setting alongside her senior dog, Harry, reveal the quiet joy of the celebrated athlete’s commitment. This disclosure comes months after the engagement news first broke publicly during her remarkable 2025 tennis comeback.
Encouragement and A Comeback Story
The seven-time Grand Slam champion's 2025 season was marked by a successful return to professional tennis after an extended 15-month break. Her relationship with Preti, which began in mid-2024, grew alongside her renewed commitment to the court.
Williams herself confirmed the engagement in July 2025 following her first-round singles win at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. She credited Preti with encouraging her return, telling the crowd, "My fiancé is here, and he really encouraged me to keep playing."
Preti, who is also a model and trained at the Susan Batson Academy, has appeared in various Italian productions, balancing his own creative career with supporting Williams’ high-level competition.
Note: Reports from September 2025 indicate that the couple may have already tied the knot in a private ceremony in Italy, completing their whirlwind year of love and triumph.
