Ash Barty’s Growing Joy: Aussie Tennis Star Embraces Second Pregnancy with Grace and Gratitude
Former world No. 1 Ash Barty has once again captured hearts—not with a racquet in hand, but through the quiet strength and joy she radiates as she embraces her second pregnancy. The 28-year-old Australian tennis icon, who shocked the world with her early retirement in 2022 at the peak of her career, is now enjoying a different kind of fulfillment: motherhood.
After welcoming her first child, baby Hayden, in 2023 with husband Garry Kissick, Barty recently confirmed the exciting news that the couple is expecting their second baby. “We’re feeling incredibly grateful and excited,” Barty shared in a heartfelt post, alongside a radiant photo of her cradling her baby bump.
Known for her composed demeanor and fierce determination on court, Barty has brought the same grace and intentionality into her parenting journey. Friends close to the couple say she is relishing the slower pace of life, filled with family walks, storytelling, and time away from the spotlight.
Despite stepping away from tennis, Barty’s influence remains strong—especially as a role model for women choosing family life on their own terms. “Motherhood has been the most beautiful chapter,” she recently said, “and we’re so ready to grow our little team.”
As she looks ahead to welcoming baby number two, fans around the world continue to cheer her on—this time from a different kind of court. Ash Barty’s legacy is no longer just about titles, but the joy of life well lived.
