Here’s everything you need to know about the relationship between Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka – is Venus dating Opelka?
Reilly Opelka and Venus Williams are often seen in each other’s company, leading to speculation among fans about a potential romantic relationship. These rumors have persisted since 2021 and remain ongoing.
In response to inquiries about their relationship during an Instagram Q&A session in 2021, Venus Williams made it clear that they are not dating. Nonetheless, the frequent appearances of these Tennis stars together continue to raise curiosity among fans, leaving some to wonder if there might be more to their relationship than meets the eye.
In 2022, when asked which fellow tennis players she would invite for dinner, Williams referred to Opelka as one of her “best friends on tour.” Alongside her sister Serena Williams and ATP star Grigor Dimitrov, the five-time Wimbledon champion selected Opelka as a potential dinner guest.
Notably, during the 2022 Delray Beach Open, Venus was observed cheering on Opelka during his match against Jack Sock, intensifying speculations about their potential romantic involvement. However, as the year progressed, Venus clarified her relationship status, stating that she was ‘single’.
Moving ahead to 2023, Reilly Opelka, who happens to be Venus Williams’ neighbor as well, lauded Venus as a “warrior” after her victory against Camila Giorgi. In return, Venus complimented Opelka for his appearance at a Prada event in Milan. Serena also chimed in with a “Nice” comment on Opelka’s collection of photos from the Prada event, while Venus left a playful “Dead” comment. Despite these interactions, neither Venus nor Opelka has provided confirmation about their current relationship status.
What do we know about the relationship history of Venus Williams?
Venus Williams has largely kept her personal relationships out of the public eye. However, a few of her past boyfriends have gained some attention. One of her more well-known relationships was with Hank Kuehne, a professional golfer. The two were romantically linked in the mid-2000s. Another notable relationship was with Elio Pis, a model and Cuban-born actor. They were seen together around 2012, and their relationship garnered some media coverage.
While Venus Williams’ relationships have occasionally surfaced in the media, she has generally maintained her privacy when it comes to her personal life. Besides Kuehne and Piss, Venus was in a relationship with Entrepreneur and attorney Nicholas Hammond. However, they broke up in 2019 and there isn’t an extensive amount of information available about their relationship.
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