Venus Williams, 45, Is Engaged to Her Actor Boyfriend, 37 — Fans Can't Stop Talking About His Looks

The tennis icon conquered courts around the world, but recently, she said something that had fans doing a double-take. Now, people are focusing on her life off the courts.

Tennis icon Venus Williams is officially off the market. The 45-year-old made the surprise announcement after securing her first singles win since 2023, and while fans were thrilled about her return to form, it was her fiancé who stole much of the spotlight.

In a candid moment shared on X by The Tennis Letter, Williams thanked her partner for being a driving force behind her comeback. "My fiancé is here. He really encouraged me to keep playing. Do you know how hard it is to play tennis? It's 9 to 5 except you're running the whole time," she remarked.

Though she didn't exactly name in the clip, fans recognized her fiancé as Andrea Preti when the interviewer asked, "So how much has Andrea helped you in this comeback?" Supporters haven't stopped gushing since. On Facebook, fans lit up the comments section with admiration. One fan wrote, "He looks like Tom Cruise here."

Another added, "Looks like Tom Cruise and Big Mike." Someone else remarked, "She got a handsome one! I wish them both a lifetime of happiness together. Great couple." The compliments didn't stop as one comment read, "He's handsome!!!" while another stated, "He's cute. Lucky guy."

A few fans drew comparisons to other familiar faces, with one saying, "Looks like her sister's husband," and another simply noting, "You are looking amazing." On Instagram, the reaction was just as lively. One person penned, "Hes [sic] handsome but also scary looking," while another commented, "Handsome , congratulations, [sic]."

Before confirming their relationship, Williams and Preti were publicly seen together on July 27, 2024, enjoying a sunny boat ride along the Amalfi Coast in Nerano, Italy. The sighting came just weeks after Venus appeared onstage at the 2024 ESPYS alongside her sister Serena, who hosted the event.

Then, engagement rumors reportedly began circulating in early 2025 when Williams was spotted training in Rome, wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring on her left hand.

The diamond ring, a square-cut stone set in a pavé band, sparked speculation as she practiced her swings with Preti looking on from the sidelines. In between drills, the couple was reportedly seen holding hands, laughing, and exchanging kisses. At one point, Williams rested her head on Preti's shoulder, and the two later left the tennis club hand-in-hand.

Rome wasn't their only romantic escape. Reportedly, the couple had previously been photographed walking through New York City, enjoying another vacation in the Bahamas, and sharing quiet moments that hinted at a serious relationship. Williams was also reported to have posted a photo of them together on her Instagram story, with the caption, "the best company."

While Williams has generally kept her private life out of the headlines, this new relationship marks a meaningful shift. After reportedly dating Cuban model Elio Pis in 2012 and Nicholas Hammond in 2017, she remained mostly single.

Preti, her fiancé, has built a multifaceted career in television and film. In 2014, Preti wrote, directed, and starred in his first feature film, "One More Day." He followed that with "The Wolf Man," a short film exploring human duality, in which a wolf transforms into a man each day.

With a supportive partner by her side, a career still going strong, and fans rooting for her on and off the court, Williams is entering a new and radiant chapter in her life.