Tennis superstar Roger Federer married his long-time fiancee Mirka Vavrinec in his hometown of Basel in Switzerland.

The 27-year-old 13-time grand slam winner announced the pair's wedding on his personal website.

He 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."

Federer's new wife, a former tennis professional on the WTA tour, is due to give birth to the couple's first child later this year.

There will be no time for an immediate honeymoon, as Federer has entered next week's Monaco Masters tournament.