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Ash Barty baby: Tennis icon and Garry Kissick welcome second child, daughter Jordan
Ash Barty is celebrating the arrival of her second child, a daughter, with her husband Garry Kissick.
The tennis star took to Instagram to share the news with a black and white photo of the bub.
“Welcome to the world, Jordan 💕You are loved unconditionally and we are so grateful to have you in our arms, gorgeous girl,” wrote the 29-year-old.
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Jordan is seen giving a big yawn while wearing a onesie reading “Embrace your weird”.
Many celebrity friends and fans have congratulated the pair.
Former Aussie tennis player Casey Dellacqua wrote, “There she is… hi gorgeous Jordan. Can’t wait to cuddle you soon. Good job Mum and Dad xx”
Dr Chris Brown wrote, “Congrats you guys! So special ❤️”
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Model Elyse Knowles commented, “Yerrrrr mumma”
“Congratulations to you both. Welcome Jordan may you be blessed with good health happiness and love,” one fan wished.
Barty and Kissick, a golf player, have expanded their family to four with their new addition – they are already parents to son Hayden, born July 2023.
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They enlisted their son’s help to first share the news of their second child’s arrival.
The tennis, cricket, and golf player surprised fans late on Christmas Day with a cute Instagram post sharing the news.
“Merry Christmas from our growing family to yours,” they wrote alongside a picture of their first child, Hayden, at the Christmas tree.
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The toddler was facing away from the camera, wearing a white T-shirt saying “I am going to be a big brother”.
Barty and Kissick first met in 2016 at the Brookwater Golf and Country Club and they began dating in 2017. They announced their engagement in 2021, tying the knot in 2022.
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