Venus Williams has confirmed that she is engaged to her actor boyfriend Andrea Preti. Williams, 45, made the revelation after turning back the clock to beat Peyton Stearns in straight sets at the Citi Open in Washington D.C.

“You are now an engaged woman,” interviewer Rennae Stubbs said. “So, how has Andrea helped you in this comeback? You’re happy, a smile on your face. I mean, how much has he made a difference in your life?”“My fiancé is here and he really encouraged me to keep playing,” said Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion and the older sister of fellow tennis sensation Serena Williams.

“There were so many times where I just wanted to coast and kind of chill. Do you know how hard it is to play tennis? You guys don’t know how much work goes into this, like it’s 9 to 5 except you’re running the whole time.”

“Lifting weights and just like dying and then you repeat it the next day. So he encouraged me to get through this and it’s wonderful to be here. He’s never seen me play,” she added.

Who is Andrea Preti?

Venus Williams and Andrea Preti consciously kept their romance under wraps for months. Williams and the “One More Day” actor were first linked together in July 2024 during a romantic boating trip in Nerano, Italy.

In February, the couple sparked engagement rumors for the first time after Williams was seen wearing a diamond sparkler on that finger.

Andrea Preti was born in Denmark in 1988 but was raised in Italy, A man with many creative hats, he began his career as a fashion model before pivoting to acting and directing.

He trained at New York’s Susan Batson Academy. In 2014, Preti’s breakout came with the indie film One More Day, which he wrote, directed, and starred in. Preti also appeared in the popular TV drama A Professor and, more recently, in the 2023 drama Temptation. He’s also dabbled in reality TV, including the Italian version of The Mole (La Talpa).

Though his earnings don’t come close to Venus’s $95 million empire, Andrea’s estimated net worth stands around $1 million, with work spanning modeling, acting, writing, and producing, according to HT.

On the other hand, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Williams has a net worth of $95 million. Besides her career in sports, she also started her own fashion line, EleVen, in 2007. She released her first book, titled Come to Win on How Sports Can Help You Top Your Profession, in June 2010. She also appeared on various talk shows to promote her book, including The Early Show and Good Morning America.

Williams earned $38 million on the court through 2017, making her the second highest-earning female tennis player of all time, topping Maria Sharapova ($36.5 million). She even put her sister, Serena Williams ($85 million), behind. Williams’ career earnings stood at more than $42 million as of March 2022.

Williams also made a whopping amount from endorsements – between $5 and $10 million per year – off the court.

Who is richer? Serena or Venus

Serena’s net worth is estimated between $300 million to $350 million in 2025. Forbes lists her at $350 million, while Celebrity Net Worth reports $300 million. The Sun also notes her post‑retirement business empire is worth $340 million. Whereas, Venus’s estimated net worth is around $95 million in 2025.