Venus Williams fans are left wondering if there’s more to the story as she lets the rumors grow with Andrea Preti. While the tennis world was focused on the Paris Olympics, the 44-year-old tennis star has been enjoying a vacation with the Italian actor. Recent photos of the rumored couple, including images of them holding hands, have taken the internet by storm, adding a new layer of intrigue to their evolving story.

During a romantic summer outing in New York, Williams and her new partner, actor-producer Andrea Preti, recently made headlines. The duo was seen enjoying each other’s company in the energetic city while holding hands.

In those pictures, the 7-time Grand Slam champion was seen carrying a casual look, with a white top paired with shorts and a color-coordinated jacket and a cap. On the other hand, the Italian actor also kept his look with a black T-shirt and tracks, as both of them enjoyed the moment together.

A few days ago, speculation arose about the relationship between tennis champion Venus Williams and actor-model Preti while they were spotted enjoying a yacht outing in Nerano, Italy. Although their romantic status remains unconfirmed, the rumors are rising like rapid fire.

In one photo, the 44-year-old was seated as Preti stood behind her, arms draped around her shoulders. Another shot showed the Italian actor leaning in to whisper in her ear, producing a happy smile from the former world number one. The 36-year-old actor was born in Denmark, raised in Italy, and attended the Susan Batson Academy of Drama in New York City to study acting.

The seven-time Grand Slam champion has previously been connected to a number of well-known people, including professional golfer Hank Kuehne, banker Nicholas Hammond from 2017 to 2019, and Cuban model Elio Pis. Despite these relationships, Williams has often embraced her single life, particularly in 2021, when she opened up about it.

Venus Williams was content with her single life 

In a lighthearted 2021 conversation with ESPN’s Chrissie Evert, Venus Williams joked, “I’m very single. Actually, I might be undateable.” Under this lighthearted façade, she has been transparent about her true contentment with living a solitary life. The former world number one emphasizes that she feels no societal pressure to conform to traditional expectations of marriage and children.

She expressed her satisfaction in a candid interview with Cosmopolitan, and stated, “I have a lot of friends who don’t believe me when I say that I like my life and I don’t want to change it for any reason. I’m not desperate and they don’t believe me. They say things like, ‘You’re going to miss your window.’ I’m like, ‘Please, relax. You might feel this way, but I don’t. I promise you I don’t.'” 

Despite her previous contentment with single life and her humorous remarks about being “undateable,” it seems that Venus Williams has found a deep connection with Italian actor Nicholas Preti. Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on the rumored couple? Do let us know in the comment section below.