John OwolabiWhen Ash Barty stunned the tennis world by announcing her retirement at the top of her game, most fans were left shouting, “Wait, what?!” She was No. 1 in the world, lifting Grand Slam trophies like they were grocery bags, and then—poof—she gracefully exited the court, mic-dropped her racquet, and walked into a life most athletes only dream of: quiet, calm, and absolutely overflowing with love.
So what’s Ash Barty up to now? Well, spoiler alert: she’s living her best life with a growing family of four—and not a single post-match press conference in sight.
After stepping away from professional tennis in 2022, Ash didn’t fade into the background—she bloomed. She married long-time love and golf pro Garry Kissick in a super-private ceremony that was so low-key, the only way you knew it happened was because Ash shared a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it photo on Instagram. Elegant. Classy. Peak Barty.
Then came the big reveal: in 2023, Ash and Garry welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby boy named Hayden. The internet collectively melted. Suddenly, the woman known for her wicked backhand was being praised for her adorable diaper bag game and mum-life glow. And yes—she looks just as composed holding a baby as she did holding a Wimbledon trophy.
But the “family of four”? That includes their first baby—a chunky, loveable dog named Origi (yes, named after Liverpool FC’s Divock Origi, because Garry is football-obsessed). Between Hayden and Origi, Ash’s hands are full in the best way possible.
These days, Ash is more likely to be spotted on a golf course, hiking trail, or cuddled up at home in Queensland than center court. She’s also released a children’s book series (of course she did), launched a foundation for Indigenous youth, and quietly continues to inspire the world—just without the serve-and-volley.
Ash Barty didn’t just retire from tennis. She retired into happiness. A life of giggles, baby cuddles, and quiet weekends with her boys. No trophies needed—she’s already winning.
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