Roger Federer and Miroslava Vavrinec Marry in Switzerland

Saturday April 11, 2009 4:53 PM

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Tennis player Roger Federer announced on his website that he has married his longtime girlfriend Miroslava “Mirka” Vavrinec. The wedding took place on Saturday in Switzerland.

“Earlier today, in my hometown of Basel, surrounded by a small group of close friends and family, Mirka and I got married,” Roger says. “It was a beautiful spring day and an incredibly joyous occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Federer wish all of you a Happy Easter weekend.”

Roger and Mirka met at the 2000 Sydney Olympics where they both represented Switzerland in tennis. They are expecting their first child this summer.