Venus Williams, a tennis legend, is easing back into the dating world. The older Williams sister previously told Glamour UK in a 2022 interview, “I think it’s really easy to get stuck in a single life and sometimes – at least for me – harder to get out of a single life…When life changes, you’ve got to know when to change…can’t hold on to either a relationship or the singleness.”
Williams last dated Nicholas Hammond in 2017, but according to Hola, the two parted ways in 2019. The 44-year-old was recently seen appearing to be quite close to 36-year-old filmmaker and former model Andrea Preti.
Williams has not yet commented on the rumors that she is dating Preti, but the two have been seen cuddling up several times, leading to speculations.
Before reports of their romance gained traction, the couple was first spotted enjoying a good time together on a yacht in Nerano, Italy, where they had a meal and drinks. Preti and Williams were also recently captured holding hands in New York City, enjoying the summer weather.
Who is Andrea Preti?
The Italian actor and former model was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. He relocated to Italy as a teenager, and according to his IMDB profile, his family introduced him to the fashion industry, where he put in a lot of effort to become a top model.
He worked as a model for several reputable brands over his career, including Vivienne Westwood, Nouveaux Beiges, and Dolce & Gabbana.
Preti, who enjoys scuba diving, free diving and meditation, studied at the Susan Batson Academy in New York City while pursuing his dream of acting. Eventually, he extended his career to include writing and directing; he is most known for his writing and directing roles in the 2014 film “One More Day” and the Italian TV series “A Professor.” In 2018, he produced the movie “My Beloved Enemy.” The multi-talented man has also appeared in some commercials.
In the past, he has dated Italian tennis star Flavia Pennetta, Italian actress Claudia Gerini, and model and tennis player Susanna Giovanardi, whose birthday he celebrated in July 2022, per Style.
