Philippoussis and wife Silvana Lovin confirm baby rumours with Twitter post

Former Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis's wife has confirmed rumours that she is expecting a baby with her former husband by giving the world a glimpse of her pregnant tummy.

According to News.com.au, again keeping the world in the dark until the moment has passed, Silvana Lovin also posted a shot of her wedding dress to social media sites five weeks ago, confirming months of rumours that she Philippoussis had tied the knot.

So after a string of failed romances and two prior engagements, it seems Philippoussis, 36, was holding out for an Australian beauty to start a family, the report said.

The pair met through mutual friends last year and tied the knot after a brief 18-month courtship, the report added.

The Melbourne model uploaded the picture with the caption that she was incredibly blessed and excited to be a mummy to Baby Philippoussis.

She said that she could not wait to start this amazing new chapter with her love.