Mirka Federer
| Country (sports) |  Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Residence | Wollerau, Switzerland |
| Born | April 1, 1978 Bojnice, Slovakia, (then Czechoslovakia) |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Turned pro | 1998 |
| Retired | 2002 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $260,832 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 202–159 |
| Career titles | 3 ITF |
| Highest ranking | 76 (September 10, 2001) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2001) |
| French Open | 1R (1999, 2001) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2001) |
| US Open | 3R (2001) |
| Olympic Games | 1R (2000) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 38–68 |
| Career titles | 1 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 214 (August 24, 1998) |
| Olympic Games | 1R (2000) |
| Last updated on: January 24, 2007. | |
Miroslava "Mirka" Federer (born Miroslava Vavrinec on 1 April 1978 in Bojnice, Slovakia, then Czechoslovakia) is a former WTA tennis player from Switzerland who retired from the game in 2002 due to a persistent foot injury. She is the wife of Roger Federer, having first met him at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Since her retirement Mirka has frequently been seen on the ATP circuit attending Roger's matches.
Biography
Early life and tennis career
Born in Bojnice (Slovakia), Miroslava emigrated to Switzerland when she was just two years old. Her parents currently own a jewelry shop and reside in Schaffhausen.[2] In 1987, when she was nine, her father took her to watch a tournament at Filderstadt in Germany. Mirka met Martina Navratilova, who thought she looked athletic and should try tennis. Navratilova later sent her a racquet and arranged for her first tennis lesson.[3] In 2002 she teamed up with Roger Federer in the Hopman Cup.
Prior to her retirement she was ranked in the mid-80s. Following her retirement from tennis she took on the role of Federer's press and public relations manager, travelling with him on tour.[4]
Personal life
Mirka married Roger Federer on April 11, 2009.[5] On July 24, Roger announced via his Facebook page that Mirka had given birth to twin girls: Myla Rose and Charlene Riva. The babies were born July 23, 2009 in Switzerland. The first internet photos of the twins were posted on his Facebook page on 7 August 2009.[6]
References
- ^ "WTA Profile : Miroslava Vavrinec". WTA Tour, Inc. Retrieved January 29, 2010.
- ^ "Roger Federer's Girlfriend - Miroslava 'Mirka' Vavrinec", FedererMagic.blogspot.com
- ^ "Roger Federer: A smashing guy", Brian Viner, The Independent, July 2, 2005
- ^ "Martina set up mixed doubles". The Times. London. August 24, 2003. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
- ^ Roger Federer, http://www.rogerfederer.com. "News Detail". Roger Federer. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
{{cite web}}: External link in|author= - ^ "Federer twins on Facebook: Sport: Tennis". Sport24.co.za. Retrieved 2010-06-06.