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Serena Williams' heartfelt message to Venus following her wedding to Andrea Preti originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Serena Williams is proud of her older sister. Venus Williams tied the knot to actor Andrea Preti in Florida earlier this month. The couple had a lavish five-day celebration. Following the wedding, the tennis legend took to Instagram to share how happy she was for her sister. "My sister’s keeper. Venus, where do I even begin?" Serena wrote on Instagram Dec. 23, alongside photos of she and Venus as well as other snapshots from the wedding. "From the backyard courts to the biggest stages in the world, you’ve always led with grace, strength, and a heart bigger than any trophy. Watching you step into this next chapter surrounded by love felt like watching the sun rise…steady, powerful, and full of promise." She continued, "You’ve been my built-in best friend, ...

Venus WIlliams wears customized sun hat ahead of wedding to Andrea Preti originally appeared on The Sporting News Venus Williams will soon be a married woman. The tennis pro was spotted in Italy wearing a sun hat with all-cap letters patches that spell out "SIG.RA PRETI." It translates to "Mrs. Preti in reference to her fiancé, Andrea Preti.  Venus was also wearing a white dress and black tennis shoes as she rode in a golf cart. Guests who surrounded the golf cart also wore"Team Groom" and "Team Bride" T-shirts. It's unclear how long Venus and Preti were dating, but they have been fueling romance rumors since July 2024. In February 2025, they began fueling engagement rumors when the tennis star was photographed with a ring on her left hand. The seven-time Grand Slam champion put the rumors to bed when she confirmed she was engaged to Preti following a match last month. Rennae Stubbs asked, "You are now an engaged...

Jannik Sinner reveals clues that he's dating Laila Hasanovic, not Brooks Nader originally appeared on The Sporting News Jannik Sinner and Brooks Nader have been making headlines for allegedly dating the reality TV star. However, fans of the tennis star are sharing clues on TikTok that are leading to Sinner dating another supermodel who is not Nader. In a TikTok video, a fan shared that Sinner's lock screen was of supermodel Laila Hasanovic. She was also reportedly in the audience to support Sinner during the French Open when he was facing Carlos Alcaraz in the finals. For the US Open, she also supported the tennis pro and attended his semifinal match.  Laila Hasanovic dün Jannik Sinner’in maçındaymış. It’s official! https://t.co/sl00aiHf43 pic.twitter.com/D8O1ezjbqA — elif alper (@elifalper) September 6, 2025 What has Brooks Nader said about dating Jannik Sinner? Brooks was first rumored to be dating Sinner when her sisters, Mary Holland, Grace Ann...

Brooks Nader was reportedly dating both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner originally appeared on The Sporting News Brooks Nader is keeping her options open. According to a source per Page Six , Brooks was dating both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner -- No. 1 seed and No. 2 seed at the US Open -- while the tournament was taking place. Brooks was first rumored to be dating Sinner when her sisters, Mary Holland, Grace Ann, and Sarah Jane Nader, late last month, shared that her DMs are flooded with athletes from “every field imaginable." "Every field and  court ,” Grace Ann told  Page Six Radio . “Not the NBA court,” Grace Ann clarified, seemingly referring to a tennis court. Sarah Jane jumped in, telling Grace Ann not to share any more details. The host continued to clarify if it meant a tennis court which Brooks replied, “Oh s–t, you guys are making me sweat.” However, it didn't matter what her sisters said because Grace Ann cont...

@rolandgarros Tennis star Casper Ruud shares exciting baby news with fiancée Maria Galligani originally appeared on The Sporting News Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud is going to be a father.  The 26-year-old tennis player, who appeared on the first season of the Netflix sports docuseries " Break Point," announced on Thursday, September 11 that his fiancee, Maria Galligani, is pregnant with a baby girl.  "The team is growing❤️ see you next year babygirl👼🏼" Ruud captioned the Instagram post, alongside two heartfelt images.  In the first snap, the former world No. 2, who's currently No.12, wrapped one arm around his pregnant wife-to-be's shoulder and placed the other on her growing belly.  In the second photo, the happy couple's dog can be seen lying on top of a sonogram picture with two small pink booties placed nearby.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Casper Ruud (@casperruud) The po...

Venus Williams gets Barbie treatment with important message originally appeared on The Sporting News Venus Williams will be getting a Barbie doll modeled after her for Mattel's iInspiring Women Series. The tennis icon's doll will be paying homage to her 2007 win at Wimbledon with her all-white outfit. However, while the athlete could have chosen any one of her wins, the 2007 Wimbledon win symbolized something deeper for the seven-time Grand Slam champion. "Wimbledon 2007 was a huge moment in my career — not just because I won, but because of what was happening off the court," Williams told USA TODAY Sports. "Championing for equal prize money wasn’t just about me, it was about pushing for change for all women in sports. To see that moment honored with a Barbie doll is incredibly special. I hope it inspires young girls to speak up, believe in themselves, and know they have the power to change the game too." Williams, who is the older siste...

Serena Williams is not letting trolls bother her. TMZ caught up with the 23-time Grand Slam champion who has been documenting her weight loss journey. When the outlet asked how she was doing, Williams responded, "Look good, feel good, right?"  Williams kept her energy high and instead of trashing the trolls who have been criticising her body transformation, she paid them a compliment: "Everyone looks great!!" The tennis star has been keeping fans updated on her weight loss. So far, she has lost 44 pounds, according to the outlet, after the birth of her second daughter, Adira River Ohanian. She also shares her oldest daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., with her husband Alexis Ohanian. The couple got married in 2017. During her journey, the athlete has been sharing photos of herself in the gym, on vacation, and playing tennis. The outlet also shared that she has been implementing a plant-based diet and using cryotherapy to complement her workouts. Despite the b...

American tennis star Tommy Paul is officially off the market.  The 27-year-old tennis pro popped the question to model and social media influencer Paige Lorenze, 27, over the weekend.  The couple has been together for three years.  Paul and Lorenze shared their exciting news in a joint Instagram post on Sunday, alongside a carousel of loved-up pictures. They captioned the post, "forever 🤍." In one photo, the happy couple gazed into each other's eyes with their arms wrapped around one another. In a second snap, they showed off a close-up off the stunning, large emerald-cut diamond engagement ring Paul proposed with.  They also shared a photo of the menu from their engagement celebration at CRU Oyster Bar in Nantucket, Massachusetts, which included lobster rolls, mini tuna tacos, raw oysters, caviar cones, jumbo shrimp cocktail, and fried chicken sliders.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paige Lorenze (@paigelorenze) The happy co...