Miroslava Vavrinec is a former WTA tennis player and the longtime girlfriend of tennis star Roger Federer.
People Magazine reported on March 12, 2009, that the couple are expecting their first child, due in the summer of 2009.People: Roger Federer & Girlfriend to Become Parents (March 12, 2009)
Relationship with Roger Federer
Vavrinec and Federer, both natives of Switzerland, met in 2000 at the Sydney Summer Olympics. They soon began a romantic relationship and when Vavrinec's career ended because of a foot injury, she began managing Federer's career. It was announced in March of 2009 that the couple are expecting their first child. The baby is due in the summer of 2009. Federer stated via his website, "Mirka is pregnant and we are so happy to be starting a family together. This is a dream come true for us." There is no word on whether the couple plan to marry.People: Roger Federer & Girlfriend to Become Parents (March 12, 2009)
Roger Federer Fast Facts
- Professional tennis player from Switzerland
- Born: August 8, 1981
- Began playing tennis at six years old
- 1996: Joined the ITF junior tennis circuit
- Right Handed
- Turned pro in 1998
- Grand Slam Victories: 12
- Career Titles: 55
- 2008 runner-up in the Wimbledon tournament
- July 8, 2007: Won fifth consecutive Wimbledon Championship
- Named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year (2005-2008)
- Formerly ranked number one for 237 consecutive weeks
- 2009 Australian Open: Made it to the final round; defeated by Rafael Nadal
- Charity: Roger Federer Foundation; focuses on finding innovative methods to aid the lives of disadvantaged children