Legendary Venus Williams ties the knot at 45, receives a lavish gift from sister Serena

The Williams sisters are icons in the tennis world, known for their unstoppable performance during their peak careers.

Once a superstar in the global tennis scene - Serena Williams is said to have spent millions of dollars to present her sister Venus Williams with a special wedding gift: a luxury yacht, to celebrate "Queen V" officially entering married life at age 45.

Last weekend, Venus Williams got married for the first time to Italian actor and model Andrea Preti in Palm Beach, Florida, USA. In an interview with Vogue magazine, the former 7-time Grand Slam champion revealed that the yacht gifted by Serena was used as a private space to host their closest guests on the special day.

\"Serena took care of everything. We invited about 12 close family members and friends onto the boat to sing and chat together,\" Venus Williams shared. According to her, the gift not only holds great material value but also symbolizes the special bond between the two sisters, who have shared nearly their entire illustrious sports careers together.

Before the Florida wedding, Venus Williams and Andrea Preti held a private ceremony in Italy—Preti’s homeland—in September. Afterwards, the groom’s family was invited to the US to attend the second wedding ceremony, held just before Christmas. During the Florida event, the 45-year-old tennis star moved many by reciting vows in both English and Italian, showing her respect for the two cultures that have been part of her life.

Venus and Preti met at a fashion event in Milan in 2024, which she decided to attend with Serena at the last minute. After that meeting, they had dinner in London, and "Queen V" admitted she quickly sensed she would marry this man. Before Preti, the former world No.1 spent seven years single after breaking up with her ex-boyfriend Nicky Hammond.