Her first match back on the WTA Tour, after a 16-month hiatus, was something between a sporting event and a tent revival.

At 45, Venus Williams became the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match, behind Martina Navratilova. Afterward, she confirmed her engagement to actor Andrea Preti.

Venus Williams' comeback might result in a US Open spot, but it's unclear if the 45-year-old seven-time Grand Slam title winner will request one.

Venus Williams' return to tennis came to an abrupt end in the last 16 of the ATP/WTA DC Open on Thursday, with the veteran American losing to

Venus Williams is celebrating two major milestones — her first singles win in two years and her engagement to partner Andrea Preti.

Venus Williams, who returned to the Hologic WTA Tour this week in Washington, D.C., has received a wild card for the upcoming Cincinnati Open.

After winning her comeback match at the DC Open by defeating Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 in the first round, Venus Williams revealed that she is engaged to Andrea Preti, who is an actor by profession. During her on-court interview with Rennae Stubbs, Williams confirmed the news that many fans had been speculating.

The tennis icon came out of retirement at the age of 45 just so she could afford to see a doctor, despite having a net worth of $95m, highlighting the everyday reality for working class Americans