Ash Barty celebrates safe arrival of second child
Australian tennis legend Ash Barty and husband Garry Kissick have welcomed the safe arrival of their second child.
Barty announced the birth of baby girl, Jordan, on her Instagram.
'Welcome to the world, Jordan,' the 29-year-old wrote alongside an adorable picture of the baby yawning.
'You are loved unconditionally and we are so grateful to have you in our arms, gorgeous girl.'
Jordan is the younger sister for soon-to-be two-year-old Hayden.
The post was quickly flooded with likes and congratulations from the public. Baby Jordan. Credit: Instagram
'There she is 🥹💞🫶 hi gorgeous Jordan. Can't wait to cuddle you soon. Good job Mum and Dad xx,' fellow tennis great Casey Dellacqua wrote.
'Huge congratulations team!' Swimming great Giaan Rooney said.
'Congrats you guys! So special,' Channel 7 host Chris Brown wrote.
Aussie tennis star Storm Standers and cricketer Chris Lynn were among the many others to leave comments.
Barty, the 2022 Australian Open champion retired from tennis two months after winning her first and only home slam, which ended Australia's 44-year singles title drought in Melbourne.
Since retiring, Barty and Kissick tied the knot in a secret tropical wedding, while she also released her autobiography and a children's book series inspired by her niece.
Hayden was born in July, 2023, with the couple using their son for the adorable announcement of their second pregnancy.
The couple dropped the major family news with a typically nonchalant Instagram post late on Christmas Day.
The photo starred the couple's son, Hayden, facing their Christmas tree, wearing a t-shirt which reads 'I am going to be a big brother' on the back.
'Merry Christmas from our growing family to yours!' the post's caption said. Barty's pregnancy announcement. Credit: Instagram
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