For someone who once made tennis look effortless, Ash Barty’s new life off the court might be her most relaxed performance yet. Since stepping away from professional tennis in 2022—while still sitting comfortably at world No. 1—Ash has embraced the kind of slow, easygoing routine that’s now so chill, it’s starting to make her fans nervous.
Is she too relaxed? Is she secretly planning a comeback? Or has she just fully committed to being Australia’s queen of calm?
These are the questions swirling in comment sections and Reddit threads across the country.
The routine? Mornings start with coffee (brewed to perfection, naturally), followed by a dog walk, some casual baby playtime, and—if the mood strikes—a quick round of golf. By noon, she’s probably halfway through a jigsaw puzzle and contemplating a second cup of tea. That’s right. No sprints. No drills. Just vibes.
“She’s living like someone who’s completed life,” one fan joked. “I can’t even get my laundry done, and she’s just… gardening?”
Indeed, Ash has been spotted tending to tomato plants in her backyard, frequenting local libraries with her baby in tow, and hosting quiet family barbecues. Her Instagram is refreshingly normal: sunset shots, dog cuddles, and the occasional peek at her golf swing. Not a protein shake or cryotherapy chamber in sight.
Meanwhile, her fans—still emotionally recovering from her surprise retirement—are on edge. “She looks too happy,” one wrote. “Is she lulling us into a false sense of security before a comeback?”
Others have accepted her newfound zen. “She deserves every minute of this,” tweeted another. “Let the woman enjoy her herbs and toddlers.”
Her husband, Garry, seems to be thriving too. The pair reportedly spend afternoons on long walks or binge-watching baking shows. They’re basically the Aussie version of domestic bliss—and yet somehow still a little intimidating in their competence.
The best part? Ash is still quietly competing… just in new arenas. Sources say she dominates board games at family night, has a suspiciously accurate mini-golf record, and recently hosted a “friendly” trivia night that turned unexpectedly intense. “She’s just got that winning energy,” said one guest. “Even when the prize is a scented candle.”
In an era of oversharing and constant hustle, Ash Barty’s peaceful, private post-retirement lifestyle is practically revolutionary. And while fans may secretly hope for a surprise comeback, most are simply thrilled to see their tennis hero winning at real life—with a baby in one arm and a garden hose in the other.
