Venus Williams Will make the knot this Friday on the picturesque island of Ischia in the bay of Naples, with her fiancé, model and actor Andrea Preti. The tennis legend was reportedly in love with Ischia during a holiday in the charming fishing village of Sant’Angelo, located on the south coast of the island.
This wedding comes shortly after the remarkable appearance of Williams in the US Open this fall, where it returned to the Grand Slam stage at the age of 45. Although she was eliminated in the opening round of singles by Karolina Muchova, Williams first bundled the forces with the Canadian star Leylah Fernandez in double. The duo went on to the quarterfinals and attracted enthusiastic support from fans. Their run ended on 2 September, when they were defeated by the top-ranking pair of Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova, but the crowd reacted with an emotional standing ovation.
Following its US Open -campaign, Williams traveled to London to make contact with friends again and enjoy a quiet retreat on an estate. From there she stayed to Italy to prepare for her big day.
The ceremony will take place at Punta Emperor LighthouseAn active lighthouse that is on top of an impressive overhanging front mountain with a beautiful view over the bay of Naples. Reaching the site requires a walk along a sliced stone path and the climb of 155 steps.
After the vows have been exchanged, the parties will go to SuspiciousA restaurant launched last year. For the wedding, the location is tightly monitored to guarantee the privacy of the couple. The guest list remains under Wraps, although whisper from famous athletes and entertainers arriving on the island, have been circulating for days.
The upcoming marriage follows a lively bachelor party that Williams enjoyed in July, when she and her sisters, together with a group of good friends, spent a few days around Menorca on board a yacht. Only a week later she finally confirmed what had long been rumors: her engagement with Andrea Preti, who had quietly lasted more than a year.
This will be Williams’ first marriage, although in 2007 she was the subject of engagement rumors with golfer Hank Kuehne. (Sources: Yahoo” Ansa))
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