Venus Williams Sparks Romance Rumors with Actor Andrea Preti in Italy
Tennis legend Venus Williams appears to have a new romantic interest. On July 27th, paparazzi spotted the seven-time Grand Slam champion enjoying a luxurious getaway with Italian actor Andrea Preti in Nano, Italy.
The photos, initially shared on Instagram by gossip account DeuxMoi and later reported by People, quickly went viral online.
In the images, Venus is seen looking elegant in an olive-green dress with her hair styled in a bun, while Preti sports a relaxed look with sunglasses and a white button-down shirt, casually unbuttoned.
The pair were photographed sharing laughs over dinner, and one candid moment captured Preti placing his hands affectionately around Venus’s neck.
The photos have ignited a flurry of reactions online, with many fans drawing comparisons to Venus’s younger sister, Serena Williams, and her husband, Alexis Ohanian.
“I literally thought it was Serena for like two seconds and was horrified thinking her marriage had ended. Jesus, don’t do this to me!” an Instagram user commented.
Another added, “Why does he look like Serena’s husband?”
While the resemblance led to confusion among some fans, others focused on Venus’s interracial relationship, noting the parallels to Serena’s marriage.
The conversation took a divisive turn as a handful of critics voiced their opinions. One commenter remarked, “Venus needs to get with a brother.
I’ve never seen her with any, always the same kind of white T-boy.” Another added, “They love them some white tea men.” (“White tea” being slang for white men).
However, many fans rallied to support Venus and her budding romance. One user humorously responded, “It’s hilarious how a biracial couple drives you to the edge.” Another exclaimed, “Love this for her!”
Venus Williams has had a few high-profile relationships in the past. She was previously engaged to golfer Hank Kuehne before splitting in 2010.
In 2012, she dated Cuban model Elio Pis, who was eight years her junior, but the relationship ended in 2017.
That same year, Venus was linked to financier Nicky Hammond, who famously attended Serena Williams’s wedding with her. Their romance ended in 2019.
Meanwhile, Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian recently made headlines during their own European outing.
On July 26th, Ohanian was seen holding an umbrella for Serena and their daughter while attending the opening ceremony of the Games in Paris—yet another moment that charmed fans worldwide.
As speculation continues about Venus and Preti, fans eagerly await further updates. Could this be the start of something serious for the tennis star? Only time will tell.
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