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.

Venus Williams makes her return to the court and secures her first victory at the DC Open, with her fiancé, Andrea Preti, in the stands.

Venus Williams wins a singles match at age 45 and confirms her engagement to Italian actor Andrea Preti in a post-match interview.