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Roger Federer to be a Dad

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Mar. 12 2009, Published 8:23 a.m. ET

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He's conquered the tennis world, now it's time to pass a little of his expertise on to the next generation.

On Thursday, 13-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer announced he is expecting a baby this summer with girlfriend Mirka Vavrinec . This is the first child for both Federer and Mirka. The tennis champ is in Indian Wells, Calif., for the Masters' Tournament.

On his official website, Federer writes:

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"Dear Fans

I arrived in Indian Wells earlier this week and I am eager to get back out on court. My back is feeling much better and I am ready to go.

I also have some really awesome news to share with all of you: Mirka and I are excited to let you know that we will be parents this summer! Mirka is pregnant and we are so happy to be starting a family together. This is a dream come true for us. We love children and we are looking forward to being parents for the first time. Mirka is feeling great and everything is going well.

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Speak soon and thanks for all your continued support! Roger "

Well ladies, looks like Roger is officially off the market!

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