In a move as quietly classy and delightfully wholesome as everything else she’s done, Ash Barty revealed the newest—and tiniest—addition to her trophy cabinet: her baby. No flashy photo shoots, no dramatic countdowns, just a sweet, blink-and-you-miss-it Instagram post featuring two tiny feet, a beaming smile, and enough cuteness to melt even the coldest umpire’s heart.
The caption? Just a humble “Our little love.” But the comment section? Exploded. Fellow athletes, celebrities, and millions of fans basically turned into digital aunties and uncles overnight. “Advantage: Adorable!” read one comment. “She’s already winning at motherhood,” said another. The heart emojis ran into quadruple digits.
For someone who ruled Centre Court with calm determination and a world-class backhand, Barty’s baby announcement felt exactly on brand: understated, grounded, and delivered with love. And let’s face it—if anyone’s going to raise a child capable of mastering toddler tennis and nailing naptime on the same day, it’s Ash.
Since stepping away from professional tennis, she’s kept things refreshingly low-key, focusing on family life with her husband, Garry Kissick, who’s now officially been promoted from fiancé to full-time diaper partner. Together, they’ve embraced the chaos with smiles, bottle warmers, and what we assume is an impressive baby toy collection.
Of course, speculation swirled for months—eagle-eyed fans noticed the quieter schedule, the “glow,” and a strategic use of oversized hoodies. But Ash, ever the graceful operator, kept it private until she was ready to share her joy on her own terms.
Now that the cat—or rather, the baby booties—are out of the bag, fans can’t stop gushing. One even joked, “If this kid’s first word is ‘ace,’ we won’t be shocked.” Another added, “Imagine being born to a literal icon. No pressure, little one!”
While there’s no word yet on whether Baby Barty will follow in mum’s athletic footsteps, one thing’s for sure: this kid already has world-class genes, a wicked family playlist, and probably the cutest baby-sized tennis whites waiting in the closet.
In true Barty fashion, the former world No. 1 hasn’t let the fame change her pace. She’s content at home, cuddling her newborn and sharing just enough with fans to keep the love flowing without turning her life into a reality show. Aces all around.
