(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-04-01 10:09

MIAMI, Florida - World number six Andy Roddick is planning to marry 20-year-old model Brooklyn Decker.

Andy Roddick, of the United States, pumps his fist after scoring a point against Ivo Minar, of the Czech Republic, during a match at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Fla., Monday, March 31, 2008. [Agencies]

"The couple wanted to tell their family and close friends first but good news travels fast," said a note on American Roddick's official Web site (www.andyroddick.com).

"With their hectic travel schedules, Andy and Brooklyn plan to enjoy their engagement and will wait to set a wedding date."

Decker has appeared as a swimsuit model in Sports Illustrated magazine.

Sixth seed Roddick continues his Sony Ericsson Open campaign with a third-round match against Czech qualifier Ivo Minar in Miami later on Monday.