Venus Williams married actor and model Andrea Preti over the weekend, the tennis great announced Tuesday on social media.
Williams, 45, and Preti were married in Palm Beach, Florida, following a five-day celebration that included family and close friends. The couple also held a non-official ceremony in Italy earlier this year.
Preti is a Danish-born Italian actor and model, according to IMDb. The couple met during Milan Fashion Week in 2024 and became engaged in January 2025.
Williams referenced Preti publicly for the first time in July while competing at the DC Open, where she became the second-oldest woman in the Open era to win a tour-level singles match. After the victory, Williams thanked her fiancé, who was in the stands, during her on-court interview.
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The wedding comes as Williams continues to extend one of the longest careers in professional tennis history. She had not competed in a tournament for 16 months before returning in Washington and has said she plans to play a 33rd consecutive season on the WTA Tour beginning in January in Auckland.
Williams is a seven-time grand slam singles champion and a former world No 1. Beyond tennis, she remains a prominent figure in fashion and culture. Earlier this month, it was announced that Williams will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala alongside Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
The couple’s Palm Beach wedding followed several days of events, including a private courthouse ceremony on Friday morning and a larger celebration on Saturday, according to Vogue, which first reported details of the wedding festivities.
Williams has not announced any changes to her competitive schedule following the marriage.
