It’s a Girl! Lucie Safarova Gives Birth

Lucie Safarova is a new mom!The former world No. 1 doubles player announced she's given birth to a baby girl named Lea.Watch: Sharapova, Djokovic, Nadal Take Target Practice"I woke up this morning as a mom…nothing beats that feeling!" Safarova wrote in an Instagram post. "Welcome to our family Lea… ❤️"

Baby Lea is the first child for Safarova and her partner former NHL player Tomas Plekanec.Congratulations to the happy family!Photo credit: Christopher Levy]]>

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