American tennis player Reilly Opelka advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Libema Open on June 13, after a dominant performance against Nicholas Jarry in the Round of 16 at the Rosmalen Grass Court Championships. Andrea Preti, the boyfriend of Venus Williams, expressed admiration for Opelka’s on-court abilities during the tournament, highlighting the rising tennis star’s strength and skill.
Preti, an actor and director of Danish origin, has been in the public eye recently due to his relationship with Venus Williams. While the couple has not officially confirmed their status, they were seen vacationing together in multiple locations, including Nerano, Italy, and the Bahamas. Instagram posts from Preti showed his appreciation not only for Williams but also for Opelka’s impressive play at the Libema Open, where he tagged Opelka and a video creator with hammer emojis to signify his respect for the player’s power and performance.
Venus Williams’ Recent Activities Off the Court
Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, has shifted her focus from competitive tennis to media work, recently debuting as a commentator at the 2025 Roland Garros. Williams, who last competed in a Grand Slam at the 2023 US Open and last won a professional match in Cincinnati the same year, has been exploring opportunities beyond playing while taking breaks from the court.
During her first experience commentating at Roland Garros, Williams spoke about the challenges and excitement of this new role, reflecting on the contrast between being a player and a broadcaster.
“Listen, I’m really nervous. Am I going to cancel myself by saying something crazy? Everybody’s like, ‘be yourself’. I’m trying, but it’s interesting to be on this side right?” —Venus Williams, Tennis Player and Commentator
She added insight into the different mindset needed as a broadcaster compared to competing as a player:
“Because when you come as a player, your mind is already on the next match, you’re not even thinking about this interview. You kind of get through it, but as a broadcaster/journalist, you want to do your best. Hopefully people watch and hopefully fans get some sort of insight into what it’s like to be a player, what it’s like to be out there.” —Venus Williams, Tennis Player and Commentator
Williams’ Broadcasting Plans and Personal Highlights
Beyond her debut commentary role, Venus Williams will soon be joining her sister and longtime rival Serena Williams on a new video podcast set to launch in August 2025 on X Originals. This collaboration marks another chapter in her evolving career beyond competitive tennis.
During the French Open, Williams was also noticed sharing a photo series on social media featuring outfits by Lacoste, which caught the attention of Andrea Preti, who responded with supportive emojis.
The Williams sisters have an exceptional doubles history, having won 14 major titles and three Olympic gold medals together over their celebrated careers. Venus’ move into broadcasting and media offers fans a new way to connect with the sport through her experienced perspective.