There are plenty of reasons why this particular victory by Venus Williams in this particular tennis match resonates with so many folks. That she’s 45, for one thing.

Venus Williams made her singles return on Tuesday at the Mubadala Citi DC Open after a hiatus, but she's doubled up in her personal life. The tennis legend, 45, is engaged. So, who's the lucky fellow?

Williams turned professional in 1995 at age 14 and went on to win 23 Grand Slam singles titles, more than any other woman in the Open Era, and a total of 73 WTA singles titles. Serena also won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and four Olympic gold medals.

Kevin Durant attended Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste's doubles match at the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open. On Monday afternoon, Venus Williams played her first professional tennis match in over a year. Williams teamed up with Hailey Baptiste in doubles at the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open.

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams to end year-long absence from court after receiving Washington Open wildcard; watch the DC Open from July 21-27 - and the 2025 US Open from August 24 to Sep

Venus, who won seven singles titles at grand slams between 2000 and 2008, last competed at the Miami Open in March last year