Speculation has been rife regarding the love life of tennis superstar Venus Williams, as she’s been spotted getting cozy with the Italian-born actor and producer, Andrea Preti. The pair’s recent public appearances, coupled with potential evidence of an engagement ring, have sent the rumor mill into overdrive.
Williams, always one to keep her personal life under wraps, was seen in Italy looking quite smitten with the handsome Preti. The rumor of an impending engagement caught fire when keen-eyed observers noted a ring on her finger. The mystery man, now in the spotlight, is none other than Andrea Preti.
Preti, despite being born and raised in Denmark, found his way to Italy in his teens. He initially stepped into the world of fashion as a model, thanks to familial connections. However, the siren call of acting led him to New York City, where he honed his craft at the prestigious Susan Batson Academy.
His hard work and dedication paid off, as he secured roles in films like “Temptation” (2023) and “Girls to Buy” (2021), as well as the TV series “A Professor” (2021). Proving that he is more than just a pretty face, in 2015 Preti exhibited his versatility by writing, directing, and starring in “One More Day”. He continued to flex his cinematic muscles by producing the 2018 film “My Beloved Enemy” and taking on multiple roles in “The Wolf Man” (2014).
Fast forward to the present. On February 25, 2025, Williams and Preti were seen together at the Dsquared2 Fall/Winter 2025 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week. The pair were captured on a WWD video, sharing a kiss and walking away hand-in-hand. Williams, 44, was spotted wearing a simple band on her left ring finger, while Preti, 36, opted for an all-black ensemble.
The whispers of their possible engagement began in early February when the couple was seen together after a tennis training session in Rome. Williams was seen sporting a square-cut diamond ring on her left hand, different from the band she wore at Milan Fashion Week. Adding to the mystery, she was seen with a gold band on her left ring finger at a Dior show in Paris on January 27, though it’s unclear if this too was a gift from Preti.
Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, has previously spoken about the challenges of finding love. Despite having dated model Elio Pis in 2012 and being linked to Nicholas Hammond from 2017 to 2019, she has often expressed satisfaction with her single status, focusing on her successful tennis career and personal advancement.
In a 2022 interview with Glamour UK, Williams shared, “I think it’s really easy to get stuck in a single life and sometimes – at least for me – harder to get out of a single life.” She emphasized the importance of adapting to life changes, whether single or in a relationship.
As the rumors of their engagement continue to swirl, both Williams and Preti remain tight-lipped about their relationship status. Their public appearances, however, suggest a couple deeply in love. Only time will tell if wedding bells are indeed in the future for Venus Williams and Andrea Preti.
