Andy Murray and Kim Sears expecting first baby

Former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray and his wife Kim Sears are expecting their first baby, his agent has confirmed.

The couple married in the 28-year-old tennis star's hometown of Dunblane in April.

It is understood that Kim, 27, has recently had her 12-week scan, with the baby due in February.

Murray's mother Judy recently told a magazine that she was "really looking forward to being a granny".

Murray enjoyed a strong run of form after marrying his long-term girlfriend in front of family and friends at Dunblane Cathedral on 11 April.

He reached the semi-finals of the French Open and Wimbledon, and won his first titles on clay.

Speaking to Sky Sports earlier this year, he said: "It (marriage) has been nice and a lot of people have spoken about the honeymoon period.

"But we've been together a very long time and getting married was the next step."

Murray fans were quick to congratulate the couple after news of the pregnancy was reported, tweeting him their best wishes.