Ash Barty returns to tennis court days after announcing pregnancy
Three time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty returned to the court at the Brisbane International soon after revealing she was expecting a second baby. Barty and her husband Garry Kissick announced the news on Instagram as a Christmas day present to her 505,000 followers. Barty retired from tennis in March 2022Getty They posted a picture of their son Hayden standing in front of a Christmas tree wearing a t-shirt that read, ‘I am going to be a BIG BROTHER’. The caption on the post said: “Merry Christmas from our growing family to yours!” In 2022, despite being at the peak of her powers, Barty announced her retirement in March 2022. She then went on to marry Kissick, who she has been with since 2017, in July 2022. Their first son, Hayden, was then born a year later. The 28-year-old no longer competes professionally but she did return in an exhibition event for her Ash Barty Foundation. At the Brisbane International during the family fun day she also presented ball kids with their caps on Saturday “Had a fun morning presenting the Brisbane International Ballkids with their hats,” Barty said. “These boys and girls play such an important role for players and tournaments and I’m super proud to be supporting them through my foundation.” Barty teamed up with Tiafoe in BrisbaneGetty She established the foundation in January to help young Australians develop their education and provide opportunities for sports. The next day she paired up with Frances Tiafoe at the Pat Rafter Arena to take on Ons Jabeur and Pat Rafter in an exhibition match. Speaking on the foundation, Tiafoe said: “What an unbelievable cause Ash is doing, giving back to the kids. “It’s incredible, I’m a big fan of her and her game and what she did, what a legend. It was an honour to be a part of it today, and meet the legend Pat Rafter.” Brisbane International Tournament Director Cameron Pearson also praised the Australian’s involvement in the event. He said: “Ash has had such a huge impact in Australia and worldwide through her sporting achievements and on top of that she is a Queensland local and adored by all. “We are proud to have Ash as the Ambassador for the Brisbane International ball kids and to also partner with Ash Barty Foundation for the Family Fun Day.”
Three time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty returned to the court at the Brisbane International soon after revealing she was expecting a second baby.
Barty and her husband Garry Kissick announced the news on Instagram as a Christmas day present to her 505,000 followers.
They posted a picture of their son Hayden standing in front of a Christmas tree wearing a t-shirt that read, ‘I am going to be a BIG BROTHER’.
The caption on the post said: “Merry Christmas from our growing family to yours!”
In 2022, despite being at the peak of her powers, Barty announced her retirement in March 2022.
She then went on to marry Kissick, who she has been with since 2017, in July 2022.
Their first son, Hayden, was then born a year later.
The 28-year-old no longer competes professionally but she did return in an exhibition event for her Ash Barty Foundation.
At the Brisbane International during the family fun day she also presented ball kids with their caps on Saturday
“Had a fun morning presenting the Brisbane International Ballkids with their hats,” Barty said.
“These boys and girls play such an important role for players and tournaments and I’m super proud to be supporting them through my foundation.”
She established the foundation in January to help young Australians develop their education and provide opportunities for sports.
The next day she paired up with Frances Tiafoe at the Pat Rafter Arena to take on Ons Jabeur and Pat Rafter in an exhibition match.
Speaking on the foundation, Tiafoe said: “What an unbelievable cause Ash is doing, giving back to the kids.
“It’s incredible, I’m a big fan of her and her game and what she did, what a legend. It was an honour to be a part of it today, and meet the legend Pat Rafter.”
Brisbane International Tournament Director Cameron Pearson also praised the Australian’s involvement in the event.
He said: “Ash has had such a huge impact in Australia and worldwide through her sporting achievements and on top of that she is a Queensland local and adored by all.
“We are proud to have Ash as the Ambassador for the Brisbane International ball kids and to also partner with Ash Barty Foundation for the Family Fun Day.”
