Washington DC, July 23 -- Tennis star Venus Williams has confirmed engagement to actor-producer Andrea Preti. The 45-year-old tennis star made the revelation during a post-match interview on Tuesday.

Venus Williams, who was away from the court for a while, made a historic return at the Washington Open.

According to The People, Williams revealed that her boyfriend, Andrea Preti, has proposed to her.

As the interviewer referred to Venus as an "engaged woman," further asking if her partner has helped her in the comeback, the tennis star said, "My fiance is here and he really encouraged me to keep playing."

The seven-time Grand Slam champion further elaborated how she wanted to "coast and chill" during her break and that it was Preti who ...