If Roger Federer didn't already have a hold on the market for future doubles champions, he sure does now.
The Swiss tennis star on Wednesday became a father of twins for a rare second time, after his wife Mirka gave birth to boys Leo and Lenny.
"Mirka and I are so incredibly happy to share that Leo and Lenny were born this evening! #TwinsAgain#Miracle," he posted on Twitter.
The news came shortly after Federer withdrew from the Madrid Open to prepare for the impending birth.
The boys' arrival comes almost five years since the couple welcomed twin girls Charlene Riva and Myla Rose in July 2009.
Bookmakers at the time were quick to offer odds on the sisters teaming up and following their father's footsteps to win at Wimbledon.
Those chances have no doubt shortened dramatically on the back of Federer's latest arrivals.
The record 17-time grand slam champion was flooded with congratulations on social media.
"Congrats to Mirka and @rogerfederer on the new addition to the #family ! #Leo and #Lenny will partner perfectly their older sisters in mixed"," former world No.1 Boris Becker tweeted.
Even American Bob Bryan, who has won 15 grand slam doubles titles with twin brother Mike, joined in: "Leo & Lenny! #the future #twinsrule."
"congrats to @rogerfederer #Mirka on the birth of #LEO and #Lenny the @Bryanbros @Bryanbrothers records could be in jeopardy!" added ex-American tennis pro Justin Gimelstob.
Federer is unlikely to contest next week's Rome Masters, but is expected to return to action for the French Open in Paris later this month.
The 32-year-old hasn't missed a grand slam tournament since 2000.
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