While taking in the stunning views of Amalfi Coast, the athlete, 44, and actor-director, 36, looked cozy as they whispered into each other’s ears under the warm Italian sunshine.

At one point, Preti wrapped his arm around the seven-time Grand Slam champion, who has kept her love life extremely private over the past few years.

Although neither Williams or Preti have confirmed if they are in a relationship, their chemistry was palpable as he stood behind her and held onto her shoulders as they mingled with friends.

During their excursion, an onlooker told DailyMail.com that they ‘enjoyed a few drinks’ and ‘looked happy out on the boat’ on their way to enjoy some fine Italian dining.

Tennis superstar Venus Williams and Andrea Preti sparked romance rumors while boating around Nerano together on Saturday

While taking in the stunning views of Amalfi Coast, the athlete, 44, and actor-director, 36, looked cozy as they whispered into each other’s ears under the warm Italian sunshine

He studied the Susan Batson Academy in New York City, and ultimately got work on TV, commercials and movies, before changing his focus into writing and directing.

In 2014 he wrote, acted and directed his first movie One More Day. Later that year, he also wrote a screenplay and shot for a second movie, titled The Wolf man, in which he cast himself as the lead.

‘This is the story about a wolf that turns into a man every day and it deals with the conflicting sides of human nature: good and evil, light and darkness,’ according to his IMDB.

His third project, which he directed, was international co-production that started from one of his own ideas.

At one point, Preti wrapped his arm around the seven-time Grand Slam champion, who has kept her love life private following her 2012 split from model Elio Pis

Although neither Williams or Preti have confirmed if they are in a relationship, their chemistry was palpable as he stood behind her and held onto her shoulders as they mingled with friends

For the occasion, the elder sister of Serena Williams wore a low-cut velvet dress, which showcased her incredible curves, and her dark brown locks in a sleek bun

Later, she was seen putting on a bucket hat to protect her face and eyes from the harsh sunlight

Preti looked smitten as he gazed adoringly at Williams

Per his mini biography, the ‘story, set in southern Italy in the late 1800s, is meant to be a denunciation of homophobia and strives to encourage open-mindedness in order for us to change our habits, thus appreciating and finding value in human diversity.’

His fourth, titled Animals, is an action movie that is described as ‘a perfect mix of action, sadness and love.’

Over the years, Venus has been linked to several different men including the Cuban model Elio Pis.

He started dating Venus in 2012, making their first public appearance at that year’s New York Grand Slam.

Meanwhile, Preti, who was born and grew up in Denmark before moving to Italy as a teenager, looked handsome in a white button-down, which he left open, sunglasses and a pair of red and white boardshorts

Williams seen giggling as she enjoyed drinks with pals

DailyMail.com has reached out to Williams’ representatives, but have not heard back at this time

He worked as a top model before he began pursuing acting

He studied the Susan Batson Academy in New York City, and ultimately got work on TV, commercials and movies, before changing his focus into writing and directing

In 2014 he wrote, acted and directed his first movie One More Day. Later that year, he also wrote a screenplay and shot for a second movie, titled The Wolf man, in which he cast himself as the lead

However, by 2017, the couple had parted ways. It was unclear why the two split.

Next she dated the wealthy financier Nicholas Hammond.

They struck up a relationship in 2017 and the two even attended her sister Serena’s wedding together.

However, the two parted ways in 2019.

‘This is the story about a wolf that turns into a man every day and it deals with the conflicting sides of human nature: good and evil, light and darkness,’ according to his IMDB

His third project, which he directed, was international co-production that started from one of his own ideas

Per his mini biography, the ‘story, set in southern Italy in the late 1800s, is meant to be a denunciation of homophobia and strives to encourage open-mindedness in order for us to change our habits, thus appreciating and finding value in human diversity’