FLORIDA – US tennis star Venus Williams has tied the knot with Italian actor, model and designer Andrea Preti in a wedding ceremony held in Florida, the international media reported on Wednesday.
The couple’s wedding celebrations continued for six days in Palm Beach, Florida, attended by close family members and friends.
Speaking about the celebrations, Venus Williams said her sister and fellow tennis legend Serena Williams gifted the couple a luxury yacht, where an exclusive dinner was hosted for family members.
She added that Serena personally arranged all the food for the yacht gathering.
Venus Williams said that around 10 to 12 family members and close friends were present on the yacht, and the family enjoyed the celebrations throughout the week.
Venus Williams and Andrea Preti first met in 2024 at a fashion show in Milan, and their engagement ceremony took place in July this year. The marriage marks a new chapter in the life of the former tennis champion.
On the occasion, Serena Williams also shared a heartfelt message along with pictures for her sister on social media, congratulating the newly married couple.
