Retired tennis superstar **Ash Barty** was all smiles as she made a rare public appearance in New Zealand, proudly showcasing her growing baby bump. The former world No. 1, who announced her second pregnancy in December, looked radiant as she arrived at **Queenstown Airport** with her husband, **Garry Kissick**, and their son, **Hayden**.
Barty, 28, stunned the world when she retired from professional tennis in 2022 after winning the **Australian Open**, and she has remained firm in her decision to stay away from the sport. However, she remains an active sports enthusiast and is currently attending the **New Zealand Open golf tournament**, a sport she has embraced passionately since stepping away from tennis.
### **A Champion in Every Sport**
A natural athlete, Barty is not only an accomplished tennis player but also an impressive **golfer** with a handicap of four. She even competed in the **New Zealand Open** last year and received praise from none other than **Tiger Woods**, who once admired her swing, saying, *“She’s got a great swing. Are you kidding me?”*
Beyond golf, Barty also made waves in **cricket**, briefly playing for the **Brisbane Heat** in the **Women’s Big Bash League** during her hiatus from tennis in 2015. Her all-around sporting ability continues to amaze fans, proving that her talent knows no bounds.
### **Embracing Motherhood**
Barty and Kissick welcomed their first child, Hayden, in July 2023, and the couple is now preparing for the arrival of their second baby. While excited, Barty has admitted she’s *“terrified”* about managing two young children at home, joking that parenting is *“absolute carnage”* compared to the structured life of an athlete.
Despite the challenges, Barty’s growing family is thriving. She first shared the exciting baby news in a heartwarming **Christmas Day Instagram post**, where Hayden wore a shirt that read: *“I’m going to be a… big brother.”* The post was met with an outpouring of love from fans worldwide.
With her competitive days behind her, Barty continues to enjoy life on her own terms—whether that means making headlines on the golf course, cherishing family moments, or simply embracing the joy of motherhood.