KEY POINTS
- Venus Says Yes: Tennis Star And Danish-Italian Actor Plan Amalfi Coast Wedding
- A Tennis Connection: Andrea Preti's Past Romance with Susanna Giovanardi
After years of flying solo, Venus Williams is officially off the market.
The 44-year-old tennis legend is said to be tying the knot with Italian actor and model Andrea Preti, 35, this September, according to a source close to the couple. The intimate ceremony will take place on the Amalfi Coast, where their love story first went public nearly a year ago.
'The bachelorette party was just really wonderful and so much fun. It was just family and friends — and the wedding will be the same,' the insider told NewsNation.
While Williams has remained famously private about her love life for much of her career, her romance with Preti has quietly blossomed over the past year—and the couple are now preparing to say 'I do' in one of the most romantic corners of the world.
Who is Andrea Preti?
Andrea Preti may be new to British headlines, but the 35-year-old actor has had a colourful and creative path to Venus.
Born and raised in Denmark before moving to Italy in his teens, Preti entered the entertainment world through fashion. His family, connected to the industry, helped him get started in modelling—a career that eventually led him to acting. Determined to pursue his passion, he relocated to New York City and trained at the Susan Batson Academy, an esteemed acting school known for shaping intense, emotional performers.
Since then, Preti has appeared in films like Girls to Buy (2021) and Temptation (2023), and gained television exposure through A Professor (2021). He also wrote and starred in In Loving Memory (2015), based on a script he penned at just 19. 'It talks about love, about soul, and how beautiful it is to be able to love without borders,' he shared in a recent Instagram post.
From Free Diving to Fashion Week
A self-proclaimed adventurer, Preti documents his love for water sports and nature on Instagram, often using the hashtag #Aquaman. From scuba diving in Ibiza to family trips aboard his 'Mister G2' boat, he balances adrenaline thrills with quiet moments of meditation, an energy that seems to match Venus' own grounded presence.
Yet, Preti's romantic past isn't without links to Venus' world. Until early 2024, he was reportedly dating Italian tennis player and model Susanna Giovanardi. Though it's unclear when they split, the pair no longer follow each other on Instagram.
Venus's Journey from Solo to Soulmate
Unlike her sister Serena, who married Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in 2017, Venus has often been vocal about embracing single life. In an interview with Glamour UK, she candidly admitted, 'It's really easy to get stuck in a single life... and harder to get out of it.'
'I had been single for a long time,' she said. 'This is how I work and function, and I'm OK with it. But when life changes, you've got to know when to change.'
And change it did.
Romance rumours first swirled in July 2024 when Williams and Preti were spotted boating in Nerano. By January 2025, they were making social media appearances together, with Williams posting a selfie from the Bahamas, calling Preti 'the best company.'
A month later, fans noticed a square-cut diamond ring on her finger during a tennis practice in Rome. The sparkle stayed on even as she served aces on court, while Preti watched from the stands.
According to insiders, Preti proposed during that Bahamas trip—and Williams said yes.
'He treats her like a princess, and he's very romantic,' a source shared. 'Venus has been incredibly happy the whole time.'
A Love that Breaks the Mold
With a nearly 10-year age gap, cultural differences, and public profiles in very different industries, Venus and Andrea's pairing may seem unconventional—but it's exactly that difference that makes it work. Both have spent their lives pursuing passion with purpose, whether through sport, art, or self-reflection.
And this September, amid the cliffs and sunshine of the Amalfi Coast, two very different worlds will unite—with love, laughter, and a view.
