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Federer, Galpal Tie Knot

Tennis star and longtime girlfriend tie the knot on 'joyous' spring day

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 12, 2009 10:56 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Roger Federer is now playing only doubles in his off-court life: The tennis ace and former WTA player Miroslava Vavrinec were married yesterday, People reports. The couple, who met at the 2000 Olympics, are expecting a baby this summer. After what he called "an incredibly joyous occasion," the groom wrote on his blog, "Mr. and Mrs. Roger Federer wish all of you a Happy Easter weekend."

In this Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 file photo Switzerland's tennis player Roger Federer, left, and his partner Mirka arrive for the Laureus Sports Awards in St. Petersburg, Russia.
In this Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 file photo Switzerland's tennis player Roger Federer, left, and his partner Mirka arrive for the Laureus Sports Awards in St. Petersburg, Russia.   (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky, File)
Mirka Vavrinec, then girlfriend of Switzerland's Roger Federer, right, watches his Men's singles semifinal match against Andy Roddick of the U.S., at the Australian Open.
Mirka Vavrinec, then girlfriend of Switzerland's Roger Federer, right, watches his Men's singles semifinal match against Andy Roddick of the U.S., at the Australian Open.   (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
In this Monday May 22, 2006 file photo Swiss tennis player Roger Federer and his partner Mirka Vavrinec pose for photographers in Barcelona, Spain.
In this Monday May 22, 2006 file photo Swiss tennis player Roger Federer and his partner Mirka Vavrinec pose for photographers in Barcelona, Spain.   (AP Photo/Jasper Juinen, File)
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