In a historic moment for tennis, Venus Williams announced her marriage to Andrea Preti and became the oldest player to win a WTA singles match in 20 years.
Marriage and Celebration
“Venus Williams and Andrea Preti are married, the tennis great announced Tuesday on social media.” The couple tied the knot over the weekend in Palm Beach, Florida, as part of a five-day celebration.
Record-Breaking Victory
During her post-match interview, “Venus spoke to how the support of her new fiancé Andrea Preti kept her head in the game.” The 45-year-old, who had not played in a tournament for 16 months, won a tour-level singles match at the DC Open, becoming the second-oldest woman to do so in July.
Future Plans
Williams plans to play a 33rd straight season on the WTA Tour, beginning in Auckland in January. She is a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion.
Key Takeaways
- Venus Williams marries Andrea Preti and becomes oldest WTA singles champion in 20 years.
- She thanks fiancé for support during her DC Open victory.
- Williams will start her 33rd season in Auckland this January.
Venus’s triumph and wedding highlight a remarkable chapter in her enduring career.
