Ash Barty Welcomes Second Child: “We Are So Grateful” for Daughter Jordan
Australian tennis legend Ash Barty, the three-time Grand Slam champion who stunned the world by retiring at the peak of her powers in 2022, has announced the joyous arrival of her second child—a daughter named Jordan—with husband Garry Kissick. The 29-year-old Brisbane native shared the heartwarming news on Instagram on June 16, 2025, posting a tender photo of her newborn wrapped in a white beanie, cradled in Kissick’s arms. “Welcome to the world, Jordan. You are loved unconditionally and we are so grateful to have you in our arms, gorgeous girl,” Barty captioned the image, sparking an outpouring of love from fans, fellow athletes, and celebrities worldwide.
A New Chapter for the Barty-Kissick Family
Barty and Kissick, a professional golfer, revealed their second pregnancy on Christmas Day 2024 with a festive family photo featuring their son Hayden, now 2, holding a sign that read “Big Brother 2025.” The couple, who met in 2017 at the Brookwater Golf Club and married in a private Queensland ceremony in July 2022, welcomed Hayden on July 4, 2023, announcing his birth with a simple post: “Our beautiful boy. Welcome to the world, Hayden!” Barty’s motherhood journey has been one of quiet joy, as she shared in a 2024 Vogue Australia interview: “It’s the best and hardest thing I’ve ever done—Hayden is amazing, and Garry and I are just enjoying this quiet time as a little family.”
Jordan’s arrival completes a picture-perfect family for Barty, who has embraced life beyond the court with grace. The former world No. 1, who ended Australia’s 44-year women’s singles drought at the 2022 Australian Open, has since launched the Ash Barty Foundation to empower Indigenous youth through sport and education, authored children’s books, and even inspired a Barbie doll in her likeness. Her return to the public eye for family milestones, like announcing Hayden’s birth and now Jordan’s, reminds fans of the warmth behind her competitive fire.
Heartfelt Tributes Pour In
The announcement triggered a flood of congratulations from across the sports world. Barty’s former doubles partner Casey Dellacqua was among the first to respond: “Hi gorgeous Jordan! Can’t wait to cuddle you soon. Good job mum and dad.” 2011 US Open champion Sam Stosur added: “Congrats Ash and Garry. She’s a lucky girl.” Beach volleyball gold medalist Natalie Cook noted the name’s serendipity: “My own daughter is Jordan—she’ll be beside herself!” Even Vegemite, a brand Barty has partnered with, chimed in: “Welcome to the family, Jordan! Australia’s already in love.”
Tennis peers like Caroline Garcia and Sloane Stephens also sent warm wishes, with Garcia writing: “Congrats Ash and Garry—can’t wait to meet little Jordan!” The post, viewed over 1 million times within hours, underscored Barty’s enduring popularity, with fans commenting: “From AO champion to supermum—Ash, you’re inspiring us all over again.”
Barty’s Journey to Motherhood: From Retirement to Family Bliss
Barty’s path to parenthood has been as deliberate as her tennis career. She announced her first pregnancy in January 2023 with a playful Instagram post of family dog Origi beside baby shoes: “2023 set to be the best year yet. We are so excited for our new adventure.” Hayden’s arrival in July 2023 marked a new chapter, with Barty sharing: “It’s the best, and hardest thing, I’ve ever done.” The family celebrated his first birthday in 2024 with a low-key gathering, as Barty balanced motherhood with her foundation work, including court refurbishments and youth programs for Indigenous kids.
Barty and Kissick’s relationship, sparked at Brookwater Golf Club in 2017, has been a quiet anchor. Their 2022 wedding, held on the Gold Coast amid family and close friends, was intimate and joyful, just months after Barty’s Australian Open triumph. “Garry’s my partner in everything—tennis, life, now family,” Barty said in a 2024 interview. Jordan’s birth, revealed with the same tenderness as Hayden’s, completes their trio, with Barty posting a family photo of Kissick holding the newborn, Hayden peeking curiously: “Our little family grows. So grateful.”
Barty’s Post-Retirement World: Legacy Beyond the Court
Since retiring at 25 after her 2022 Australian Open win—ending a 44-year national drought—Barty has thrived off the court. Her Ash Barty Foundation, launched in January 2024, focuses on empowering Indigenous youth through tennis and education, with initiatives like racquet donations and court upgrades in remote communities. She’s authored two children’s book series, “Little Ash” and “Big Wins,” promoting resilience and kindness, and even inspired a Barbie doll alongside Evonne Goolagong Cawley—a nod to her trailblazing path.
Barty’s return to public life has been selective, from Icons exhibitions with legends like Federer to family announcements that humanize her icon status. “Motherhood’s my new Grand Slam,” she joked in a 2024 Women’s Health feature. With Jordan’s arrival, Barty’s “so grateful” words resonate as a celebration of life’s simple joys—far from the baseline, but every bit as victorious.
As well-wishers flood in, Barty’s family milestone isn’t just news—it’s a reminder of the champion’s greatest win: Building a legacy of love. Congratulations to Ash, Garry, Hayden, and little Jordan—from one Aussie icon to the next.
