Roger Federer Tied the Knot With Mirka Vavrinec

Tennis star Roger Federer tied the knot with his long-term girlfriend over the Easter weekend.The 13-times Grand Slam winner married Mirka Vavrinec in an intimate ceremony in his home town of Basel, Switzerland.He broke the news on his official website.On Saturday, Federer, 27, wrote: 'Earlier today, in my hometown of Basel, surrounded by a small group of close friends and family, Mirka and I got married.

'It was a beautiful spring day and an incredibly joyous occasion. Mr and Mrs Roger Federer wish all of you a Happy Easter weekend.'The moves comes a month after the couple announced they are expecting their first child this summer.Mirka, 31, is a former WTA tennis player.

She met Federer while they were both competing for Switzerland in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.Mirka retired from the tour in 2002 because of a foot injury and has since worked as Federer's public relations manager.Their relationship is said to be one of the most enduring in the temptation-filled world of competitive sport.