He's just ace! New father Mark Philippoussis cradles his precious newborn son as he heads to church with wife Silvana Lovin
He's known around the world as a tennis great.
But Mark Philippoussis slipped into the role of doting father on Saturday when he and his wife Silvana Lovin took their baby son Nicholas Emanuel to The Church of Nativity in San Diego.
The 37-year-old sportsman was seen carefully cradling his precious newborn in his arms.
He's just ace! Mark Philippoussis carries his newborn son Nicholas to the Church Of Nativity in San Diego last Saturday
Happy little family: Father and son were also joined by Mark's wife Silvana Lovin
Protective instincts: New mum Silvana Lovin held her new bub close as Mark holds an arm around her
It is the second time the couple have been seen out and about with their little bundle of joy since he was born last month.
Mark was dressed casually for the outing wearing a green T-shirt and shorts of a darker shade teamed with casual flip flops.
Meanwhile, his little one was clad in a white all-in-one jumpsuit, a matching beanie and was swaddled in a baby blanket.
New mother Silvana looked every inch the earth mother, covering up her already slender post-baby body in a long flowing khaki dress with buttons down the front and lace detail.
Trading places: Silvana later traded with her husband to cradle little Nicholas
Fatherhood suits him! Mark has easily slipped into his new role as a father
So Sleepy: Little Nicholas took a snooze in his parent's arms last Saturday
She and her husband later switched roles, with the aspiring actress carrying baby Nicholas on the way out of the church.
Mark had his arm around her as the family left the service while Silvana had her arms protectively around her son.
After church the family reportedly went to visit friends.
Sleeping baby: The tennis great held his sleeping baby boy in his strong arms
Sound asleep: Mark holds his snoozing son in the shade last Saturday
All tuckered out: The couple later took their pride and joy to a friend's place
Keeping it casual: New parents Mark and Silvana are dressed for the California weather as they leave church last Saturday
The new parents married in September last year after an 18 month relationship, and confirmed they were expecting their first child just a month later in October.
Mark had been engaged twice before meeting Silvana, first to Alexis Barbara in 2006 and later to American actress Jennifer Esposito in 2009.
Though the couple often visit their homeland of Australia, they live in San Diego where they were also married.
Adoring parents: The couple both gaze down at their bundle of joy
Out and about: The happy couple were spotted earlier this month enjoying some time without their bub at a local farmer's market
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