American tennis star Coco Gauff recently shared her heartwarming reaction after legend Venus Williams posted her engagement pictures, officially confirming a major step in her relationship. The older Williams sibling is engaged to Italian model and actor Andrea Preti, whom she has been dating since 2024. She took the sports world by storm after revealing the news.
How Did Coco Gauff React to Venus Williams’ Engagement?
World No. 3 Coco Gauff was one of several elite tennis stars to share a heartfelt reaction to Williams’ recent Instagram post. The upload featured engagement news with Preti and rare glimpses of the couple, highlighting an atmosphere of love and intimacy. The winner of 49 WTA Tour singles titles, including seven major titles, added a simple caption: “Engaged 1/31/25💫”
Gauff shared her admirable reaction wordlessly, as the iconic player known for shielding her private life from public view startled fans with the update. She simply commented, “😍😍😍.”
Screenshot of Venus Williams’ Instagram post featuring Coco Gauff’s reaction | Source: IG/venuswilliams
Williams, who shares 22 doubles titles and three Olympic gold medals with her sister Serena, was first spotted with Preti when the couple vacationed in Nerano, Italy. Additionally, the pair has attended only one elite event together: the Dsquared2 fall/winter 2025 show during Milan Fashion Week.
Who Is Coco Gauff Dating?
Unlike Williams, Gauff frequently shares glimpses of life with her boyfriend, Jalen Sera, an artist from Atlanta. She has been dating Sera for two years and officially confirmed the relationship in June 2025.
In an interview with E! News in August 2025 via Elle, the Georgia native highlighted Sera’s significant role in her life. “Honestly after a good match, I just talk to my boyfriend, my friends, everyone ’cause I’m in a good mood,” Gauff said. “When I lose, I would say just my boyfriend ’cause he is the only one that can take me and my mood after a loss.”
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She further explained how her boyfriend constantly pushes her to acquire a more positive outlook in her life and career.
“He’s always telling me to trust the process,” Gauff said. “Just know that I’ve already accomplished a lot, and there’s no need to be so negative. That’s kind of what my whole team, my parents, everybody says. I’m someone that can criticize myself a lot, so I just try to make sure that I stay positive.”
Gauff will next appear in action at the 2026 United Cup tournament alongside World No. 6 Taylor Fritz. The duo also clinched the 2025 title after defeating Team Poland, which consisted of Iga Świątek and Hubert Hurkacz.
