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Tennis Star Venus Williams Ties the Knot in Surprise Wedding
24 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Venus Williams married actor Andrea Preti over the weekend in Florida.
- The couple met unexpectedly at Milan Fashion Week in 2024.
- Williams is preparing for her 33rd WTA tour season starting in January.
Tennis legend Venus Williams recently tied the knot with Danish actor Andrea Preti. The couple exchanged vows over the weekend in Palm Beach, Florida, during an extended five-day celebration. Williams expressed her happiness, describing the event as "the happiest, most beautiful, sweetest day."
The serendipitous meeting between Williams and Preti occurred in 2024 at Milan Fashion Week, an event neither initially intended to attend. A spontaneous decision led them both to the fashion event, where Preti introduced himself to Williams. Their connection was immediate, leading to subsequent meetings and an engagement announced in January.
This personal milestone comes as Williams, at 45, continues her remarkable athletic career. She recently became the second-oldest woman to win a singles match on the WTA tour in July. She is actively preparing for her 33rd consecutive WTA tour season, with a tournament scheduled in Auckland next January.
