Federer Marries Mirka Vavrinec

BASEL, Switzerland — Roger Federer married longtime girlfriend Mirka Vavrinec on Saturday in a small ceremony in his hometown.

The second-ranked tennis player announced the wedding on his Web site, saying the couple got married "surrounded by a small group of close friends and family."

"It was a beautiful spring day and an incredibly joyous occasion," he said.

The couple announced last month they are expecting their first child.

Federer is set to play in next week's Monte Carlo Masters after accepting a last-minute wild card invitation Thursday. Federer is a three-time finalist at the clay-court tournament but has never won.

After struggling with his form last year and losing his No. 1 ranking to Rafael Nadal, Federer is aiming for his sixth Wimbledon title this summer. He lost to Nadal in the Australian Open final, the year's first major.

Comments

[nootrope]

One has to wonder if the stress he appears to be under from being in the closet will only increase now, hindering his tennis even more. We'll get the answer soon enough.

[stanschurman]

What the h*ll are you talking about?

[myJAgal]

In the closet??? WTF?
Wishful thinking on your part.

[pisceanmind]

I have impeccable gaydar....­.Federer doesn't register at all.

Just curious, what are you basing this assumption on?

[DrJohnnySkeptic]

Who is Mark Federer and why should we care?

[NoSillyName]

I don't know about "Mark", but Roger Federer is a professional tennis player.

[stanschurman]

What were you waiting for Roger? "Til you had enough money to support a family? Kidding. Congrats. I admire that he is marrying someone who doesn't look like the cookie-cutter Barbie doll type that so many pro athletes seem to pull off of some shelf. While cute as a button, Mirka looks real.

[SilentShout]

As a feminist it bugs me that the headline and the story refer to "roger marrying her". Actually, she also married him. The whole sentiment seems to be a very sexist "Well what do you know!! He finally bought the old cow."

[freethehens]

It's done this way because HE is the tennis star. If it was Serena Williams getting married to a lessor known man, "she" would be "marrying him".

[bebrave]

Finally, a bigger baby in the house than Roger. Waaaaaaaa Waaaaaaaa I want to win! Waaaaaaaaa

[Tyrione]

Congrats Roger. It's about time you two decided to tie the knot.

[Harrier]

Congrats. Now we know why his tennis as been going down hill. He's officially history and will never win a grand slam again if you go with history.

[sweetwhine]

Well, nothing last forever.

[Tyrione]

Sampras won. Edberg won. Agassi won. They all married later in their careers, just like Roger has done. They still won a few singles grand slams after getting married.

Roger needs to rehire Tony Roach and actually serve and volley, ala Sampras [not as much because he was never as good as Pete at the net, but still more than what he's doing now] if he wants another slam.

[stanschurman]

Don't kid yourself. Roger has plenty of major wins left in him. The difference at the Australian Open on a games won/lost basis was 1 in 5 sets.

[eminent]

have to say, we're proud of this guy.congra­ts to both.

[TchoupitoulasCanal]

Best wishes.

[yankee452]

Nice one dude....

just don't get too comfortable and go and retire after Wimbledon.­..

[sandra56]

I have enjoy Federer he is a first class guy and she is a faith girl friend now a wife and mother to their child . i am so happy for them he has worked at his art for years and she has been there all the way for her man . i hope the baby to blessed with two great parents.

[mattgab1]

Who?

[sweetwhine]

Not yet.

[Katie5]

Aww, I'm so happy for them.Happi­ness:)

[DrFelch]

She's a gorgeous girl. I'm happy for her and Roger. He only needs one more grand slam win to be all time champ. He'll get it.

[Catjya]

Roger if it's a boy call him NADAL.

[bartonfink]

rafa federer! it would be shakespearian