Venus Williams takes lessons from DC Open in tennis return
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WASHINGTON — Venus Williams took the Mubadala Citi DC Open by storm.
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On July 22, following her first singles match in more than a year, Williams revealed that she is engaged to actor and former model Andre Preti. While speaking to WTA following her DC Open singles match, the tennis star, who sported a diamond ring on her left finger, called Preti her fiancé.
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Venus Williams has received a wild card main draw entry into the Cincinnati Open, the tournament said on Wednesday, as the 45-year-old American enjoys an age-defying return to the spotlight.
The 45-year-old tennis star confirmed her engagement to actor Andrea Preti during an interview Tuesday after her first tennis singles match in a year. During the post-game conversation, Rennae Stubbs called Williams a “newly engaged woman,” and the athlete smiled in response.
Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams made her long-awaited return to the WTA tour at the Mubadala Citi DC Open after a 16-month hiatus.
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WASHINGTON — When Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ended with one last forehand that landed long, the spectators at the D.C. Open’s main stadium gave her a standing ovation. She responded with a smile and the sort of pirouette and wave she usually reserves for celebrating wins.
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