Move over Grand Slams — there’s a new kind of match being served in the Williams family! Venus Williams, the tennis icon who’s notoriously kept her love life under tighter wraps than a Wimbledon trophy case, has officially confirmed what fans have long been speculating: she’s in a relationship with Italian actor and model Andrea Preti. And yes, that means Serena Williams just gained a dashing new brother-in-law — well, almost!
The 44-year-old tennis legend made the subtle yet sizzling reveal via a joint appearance at a charity gala in Rome last week, where Venus and Andrea walked the red carpet arm-in-arm, turning heads with their effortless chemistry. Social media sleuths had already spotted the pair dining together in Milan earlier this summer, but this marks the first time Venus herself has confirmed the romance. In a brief but telling comment to a reporter, she said, “We’re happy and enjoying our time together.” Translation? Love-all, game-on.
Andrea Preti, 35, may not be known for his backhand, but he’s no stranger to the spotlight. The actor and former model has graced runways and screens across Europe and brings a little movie star magic to Venus’s already iconic lifestyle. According to insiders, the couple has been seeing each other for nearly a year but chose to keep things under the radar — until now.
Serena, who’s enjoying her own post-tennis glow-up with daughter Olympia and husband Alexis Ohanian, is reportedly thrilled for her big sister. A source close to the family said, “Serena loves Andrea’s energy and the way he makes Venus laugh. The whole family is supportive.”
Naturally, fans are lighting up social media like Centre Court during finals. One tweet joked, “If Andrea Preti becomes Venus’s husband, family dinners at the Williams house just got 100% sexier.” Another said, “Tennis royalty meets Italian cinema. I’m here for it!”
While there’s no wedding date (yet), the rumor mill is already churning. Could there be a Williams wedding on the horizon? Venus has remained coy, simply saying, “We’ll see what the future brings.”
One thing’s for sure — this match is heating up faster than a Venus forehand down the line. And if this becomes official, Serena may just need to brush up on her Italian.
Love might not always be 15-30-40, but for Venus Williams, it’s looking like game, set, romance.
