Retired tennis champion Ash Barty publicizes start of child boy

Retired tennis champion Ash Barty on Tuesday introduced the start of her first baby.

The former No. 1 participant, who retired simply over 15 months in the past, revealed on social media that she and husband Garry Kissick had welcomed a child boy.

“Our beautiful boy. Welcome to the world, Hayden!” the Australian wrote on Instagram alongside a photograph of the new child.

The three-time Grand Slam champion who spent greater than two consecutive years at No. 1 within the rankings retired on the age of 25, simply two months after successful the 2022 Australian Open title.