Ash Barty, the former world No. 1 and three-time Grand Slam champion, has just shared one of her most emotional announcements yet — and it’s not about tennis. In a heartfelt Instagram reveal, Barty and her husband, Garry Kissick, welcomed their second child, a daughter named Jordan. The happy news comes alongside a raw, unfiltered confession: the life she once had — precise, ordered, predictable — has become “absolute carnage,” and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
👶 Joy Meets Chaos
The Instagram post was simple, powerful: a photo of Jordan yawning, swaddled in a onesie embroidered with “Embrace your weird.” Alongside it, Barty wrote:
“Welcome to the world, Jordan. You are loved unconditionally… we are so grateful to have you in our arms, gorgeous girl.”
It’s a moment that many have dreamed of, but few have shared with such openness. Jordan’s arrival means Barty and Kissick’s family now includes their son Hayden (born in July 2023) and their newborn daughter — two young souls in a household brimming with love (and a fair bit of pandemonium).
💬 “Absolute Carnage” — Not a Complain, But a Confession
In recent months, Barty has offered glimpses into her life as a new mom. She’s described the transition as “absolute carnage” — a far cry from the meticulously organized athlete she once was. “Organized chaos to an extent… but I love it,” she said in a candid interview.
Balancing a toddler, a newborn, and the expectations leftover from a legendary tennis career isn’t easy. But Barty’s tone made it clear: she’s not regretting one moment. She’s embracing every messy, beautiful second. Her openness resonates with so many who live lives that deviate from the clean, ideal versions we see online.
🌿 Beyond Tennis: The Woman Behind the Titles
Retiring at just 25, Barty walked away from tennis with her legacy intact. But she’s never walked into silence. She’s pursued golf, philanthropy, media, and now motherhood with equal vigor.
Her willingness to show vulnerability — to admit that life is messy, that motherhood is chaotic, and that perfection is overrated — is part of her new narrative. This announcement isn’t just about adding a new child; it’s about reinforcing a truth she’s spoken before: life doesn’t need to be perfect to be meaningful.
