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Venus Williams: Tennis Icon Weds Actor Andrea Preti
29 Oct
Summary
- Venus Williams married Italian actor Andrea Preti in December 2025.
- Williams advocated for equal pay, leading Wimbledon to change its policy in 2007.
- She co-founded the Yetunde Price Resource Center in memory of her sister.
Tennis icon Venus Williams has recently entered a new personal phase, marrying Italian actor Andrea Preti in December 2025. Their nuptials followed a ceremony in Ischia, Italy, and celebrations in Palm Beach, Florida. This personal milestone occurs as Williams continues her active professional tennis career, returning in July 2025 after a 16-month hiatus due to health challenges, including Sjögren's syndrome.
Williams' legacy extends far beyond her seven Grand Slam singles titles. She was instrumental in the fight for equal pay in tennis, publicly campaigning for Wimbledon to match prize money for male and female champions. Her efforts culminated in Wimbledon announcing equal prize money in February 2007, with Williams herself becoming the first female winner to receive the equal amount later that year.
In addition to her athletic and advocacy achievements, Williams co-established the Yetunde Price Resource Center in Compton in 2016. This center, founded in memory of her sister Yetunde Price, provides support and community services to individuals affected by violence, reflecting the sisters' deep connection to their hometown.
