WASHINGTON (AP) — Venus Williams’ successful return to the skilled tennis tour additionally got here with a shock announcement: She is engaged.
After turning into the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match, Williams gave due to her fiance, who was within the stands on the DC Open. He’s Andrea Preti, who’s a Danish-born Italian mannequin and actor, in line with the web site IMDB.
The 45-year-old Williams hadn’t performed in a event in 16 months till getting into the occasion in Washington. She gained a doubles match on Monday and a singles match on Tuesday, earlier than dropping in doubles on Wednesday.
Williams, who has gained seven Grand Slam singles titles, is scheduled to face Magdalena Frech within the second spherical on Thursday evening.
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