Federer, Galpal Tie Knot

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

By Katherine Thompson

Posted Apr 12, 2009 10:56 AM CDT

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Federer, Galpal Tie Knot — 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)

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."

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