Flavia Pennetta and Fabio Fognini are expecting their first child.
Pennetta, a former WTA player, announced the good news on Twitter.
The Italian couple married in June.
Pennetta retired in October, 2015 after winning her maiden Grand Slam at the U.S. Open. Her highest ranking was No. 1 in February 2011.
Fognini is ranked No. 49 on the ATP. His highest ranking was No. 7 in July, 2015.
Original author: Ashley Ndebele