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Venus Williams Confirms Engagement to Andrea Preti Following DC Open Victory

Coverage now examines his acting career after Williams credited his encouragement for powering her comeback.

Overview

  • Williams announced her engagement during a post-match interview after her first-round singles win at the Washington Open.
  • She said Preti’s support helped her decide to continue competing after a 16-month hiatus following surgery.
  • Andrea Preti is a Danish-Italian actor, model and director who trained at the Susan Batson Academy in New York.
  • Williams’s net worth is estimated at about $95 million, compared with Preti’s reported $1 million.
  • Reports note Preti’s past relationship with Italian TV host Claudia Gerini.