Rapper Lonnie Rashid Lynn, better known as Common, has fuelled rumours that he will marry Serena Williams by going public with his love for the tennis champion.

'Serena is a beautiful, fun and a strong woman. I love her heart and her strength. She's a warmhearted human being. I think she's incredible,' contactmusic.com quoted Common, 38, as saying.

They have been dating for two years and despite a 10-year age gap, the recording star insists he's smitten with the 28-year-old tennis ace.