Former world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty shared her exciting family news in a uniquely adorable way this Christmas. The Australian tennis star posted a cute photo of her son, Hayden, decorating a Christmas tree while wearing a white T-shirt with a special message on the back: “I am going to be a big brother.”
Barty, who welcomed Hayden with her husband, golfer Garry Kissick, in July 2023, accompanied the announcement with a cheerful holiday wish in the comments: “Merry Christmas from our growing family to yours!”
The tennis world quickly rallied around the beloved champion, with congratulatory messages flooding in. The WTA and Australian Open joined in, as did retired tennis players Marion Bartoli, Kiki Bertens, and Casey Dellacqua. Bartoli shared her excitement, writing, “Ahhh congratulations @ashbarty the most wonderful news!!! Soooooo exciting,” while Dellacqua added, “Can’t wait to meet #2 sweetie, so exciting xxxxxx.”
Ash Barty, a three-time Grand Slam champion, stunned the tennis community when she retired at just 25 years old in March 2022, shortly after winning the Australian Open. She married Kissick later that year, embracing a life away from the spotlight.
