‘Love every single minute’: Ash Barty melts hearts with new photos of her beautiful family
Tennis icon Ash Barty, the retired Australian superstar who shocked the world by walking away from the sport at the peak of her powers in 2022, continues to enchant fans with glimpses into her idyllic family life. On September 9, 2023—now over two years past but still resonating as a timeless moment of pure parental bliss—Barty shared a carousel of intimate photos on Instagram featuring her then-two-month-old son, Hayden John, with husband Garry Kissick. Captioned “Outnumbered by the boys. Love every single minute ❤️,” the post amassed over 300,000 likes and flooded her comments with adoration, from fellow Aussies calling it “the cutest thing ever” to global fans melting over the “perfect little family.” As of September 25, 2025, these images remain a fan favorite, often reshared amid Barty’s low-key life in Brisbane, where she’s traded Grand Slams for golf, writing, and motherhood.
The Photos: A Snapshot of Everyday Magic
Barty’s post captured the tender, unfiltered joy of new parenthood, blending candid family moments with that signature Aussie warmth. Here’s what stole the show:
– **Cuddle Time Bliss**: One standout image shows Barty cradling a sleepy Hayden in her arms, her face lit with a soft smile as sunlight filters through. Dressed in a casual white tee, she looks every bit the relaxed mum, a far cry from her on-court intensity—yet radiating the same quiet strength that won her the 2021 Australian Open.
– **Playpen Smiles**: Another gem features Hayden wide-eyed and grinning from his playpen, tiny fists up in delight. At two months, his chubby cheeks and curious gaze had commenters cooing, “That smile could light up Rod Laver Arena!”
– **Matching Dad Vibes**: The heart-melter? Garry and Hayden in coordinating red outfits—Garry gazing down adoringly at his mini-me during tummy time. The pro-golfer husband, whom Barty met on the fairway in 2016 and married in a secret 2022 Queensland ceremony, adds that grounded partnership dynamic fans adore.
These aren’t polished studio shots; they’re iPhone snapshots from their sunny home life, emphasizing Barty’s shift to cherishing the “little things” post-retirement. She elaborated in the caption’s follow-up stories about the “incredible bond” with Hayden, noting it hit a “different level” than she’d imagined from her sisters’ experiences.
#### Fan Frenzy: Why It Still Melts Hearts
The post went viral overnight, with outlets like the Daily Mail dubbing it a “fan frenzy” and Mirror Online highlighting how Barty’s “outnumbered but loving it” quip captured universal mum humor. Comments poured in: Lleyton Hewitt wrote, “Too cute! Cherish every second,” while Naomi Osaka added heart emojis and “Family first always.” Even in 2025, as Barty occasionally pops up commentating at the Australian Open or promoting her memoir *Bright Sparks* (a kids’ book series on Aussie icons), fans revisit these pics for that feel-good fix. On X, recent shares (like a September 2025 thread from @AusTennisFans) rack up retweets, with users sighing, “Ash’s life goals unlocked.”
Barty’s journey—from world No. 1 (with French Open 2019 and Wimbledon 2021 titles) to full-time family woman—resonates deeply. Retiring at 25 to prioritize happiness over more hardware, she’s since welcomed Hayden in July 2023, expanding her blended crew (she’s stepmum to Garry’s daughter Alana from a previous relationship). No regrets: “I knew deep down it was time,” she reflected in a 2024 podcast. These photos? A reminder that her greatest “win” might just be this quiet, love-filled chapter.
As Barty turns 30 in April 2026, expect more such updates—perhaps with Hayden’s first tennis swings or family golf outings. For now, her words ring true: Love every single minute. ❤️
