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 has finally confirmed her engagement to actor Andrea Preti amid months of speculation — and just moments after her historic return to the tennis court. In a post-match interview Tuesday, the tennis ace, 45, revealed that her 37-year-old beau had popped the all-important question to her.

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.