Serena Williams has paid a heartfelt tribute to her sister and \u201cbuilt-in best friend\u201d Venus Williams after the latter\u2019s wedding in Florida this past weekend.<\/p>\n
Former world No 1 and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus<\/a> officially married Italian actor Andrea Preti in Palm Beach earlier this month, following an Italian celebration back in September<\/a>.<\/p>\n Venus and Preti, who reportedly first started dating after meeting in Italy last year<\/a>, have shared an array of stunning posts celebrating their nuptials, with a five-day celebration reportedly held to mark the start of their marriage.<\/p>\n The seven-time Grand Slam champion wore a Morilee bridal dress on her big day, while Preti\u2019s wedding suit was designed by Dolce & Gabbana.<\/p>\n Family was at the heart of the wedding, with Venus joined by her mum, Oracene Price, and sisters Serena<\/a>, Lyndrea Price, and Isha Price.<\/p>\n Twenty-three-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena shared her own Instagram post celebrating her sister\u2019s wedding, and paid a warm tribute to her older sister to celebrate her big day.<\/p>\n She wrote: \u201cMy sister\u2019s keeper. Venus, where do I even begin? From the backyard courts to the biggest stages in the world, you\u2019ve 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\u2026steady, powerful, and full of promise.<\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019ve been my built-in best friend, my protector, my teacher, and my reminder to always walk in purpose. Seeing you this happy, this loved, this radiant\u2026 it means everything to me.<\/p>\n Seven famous tennis stars who retired in 2025 \u2013 ft. Simona Halep and Petra Kvitova<\/a><\/p>\n Danielle Collins issues \u2018update\u2019 on social media after Australian Open entry list absence<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cTo love, to partnership, to laughter, and to a lifetime of choosing each other every single day. I couldn\u2019t be prouder to stand beside you, not just today, but always.\u201d<\/p>\n Further posts from the wedding show Venus, Preti, and their friends and family during multiple different celebrations.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A post shared by Venus Williams (@venuswilliams)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n Venus made a memorable return to court in 2025, with the 45-year-old ending her 16-month absence from tour with a stunning win over Peyton Stearns in the opening round of the Washington Open in July<\/a>.<\/p>\n She then competed at the Cincinnati Open and US Open later in the summer, pushing Karolina Muchova to three sets at Flushing Meadows, before reaching the women\u2019s doubles quarter-final alongside Leylah Fernandez.<\/p>\n The tennis legend is set to continue her career into 2026, with the American currently scheduled to play the Auckland Open at the start of January.<\/p>\n All eyes will then be on if and when she receives a wildcard into the Australian Open, the opening Grand Slam tournament of the year.<\/p>\n Want more from Tennis365? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites<\/a> list for tennis coverage you can trust.<\/strong><\/p>\n Read Next<\/strong>: Ex-WTA star Anna Chakvetadze reflects on her standout memories \u2013 and a match fans still talk about<\/a><\/p>\n The post Serena Williams\u2019 touching tribute to Venus as stunning wedding photos emerge<\/a> appeared first on Tennis365<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Serena Williams has paid a heartfelt tribute to her sister and \u201cbuilt-in best friend\u201d Venus Williams after the latter\u2019s wedding in Florida this past weekend. Former world No 1 and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus officially married Italian actor Andrea Preti in Palm Beach earlier this month, following an Italian celebration back in September. 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