Former Australian Open champion Ash Barty announces pregnancy

Three-time Grand Slam champion Barty, who married long-time partner Garry Kissick last year, said in an Instagram post that 2023 was “set to be the biggest year yet” with a picture of her dog alongside a pair of baby shoes.

FILE PHOTO: Ash Barty speaks during the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Victorian Celebration at Melbourne Cricket Ground. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Retired Australian Open champion Ashleigh Barty said on Friday she is pregnant with her first child, 12 months on from her triumph at the Melbourne Park major.

Three-time Grand Slam champion Barty, who married long-time partner Garry Kissick last year, said in an Instagram post that 2023 was “set to be the biggest year yet” with a picture of her dog alongside a pair of baby shoes.

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“We’re so excited for our new adventure,” added Barty, who will be at the Jan. 16-29 Australian Open mentoring local hope Olivia Gadecki.

Former world number one Barty called time on her career last March, shortly after she ended her country’s 44-year wait for a home champion at the Australian Open.