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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 23: Ashleigh Barty of Australia speaks during media day prior to the the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 23, 2019 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 23: Ashleigh Barty of Australia speaks during media day prior to the the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 23, 2019 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Australian former tennis star Ashleigh Jacinta Barty was recently spotted enjoying tennis time with her child at the Brisbane International. Now this clip has melted the hearts of the fans. Barty, who retired in 2022, gave birth to her first child, Hayden with husband Garry Kissick in 2023. After Barty’s announcement, fans were truly excited to see the child. Now once again seeing Hayden with his talented mum Barty, fans are over the moon.
The three-time Grand Slam champion was enjoying the bliss of motherhood. However, Brisbane International’s presence tempted the tennis legend to come back to the court once again. However, this time Barty was present as a fan of handling her baby Hayden. Not to forget, fans’ reactions prove their excitement at seeing them enjoying tennis time together.
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Ashleigh Barty attended Brisbane International with her son and melted the fans’ hearts
Recently Tennis TV’s official X (formerly Twitter) shared a clip of this former Australian tennis star. Fans spotted Barty and her son, Hayden, together enjoying some quality tennis time at the ongoing Brisbane International. Dropping the clip on social media, the source added- “Tennis royalty in the house @ashbarty enjoying the show in Brisbane #BrisbaneInternational” Now this clip has truly melted the fans’ hearts.
Tennis royalty in the house 👑@ashbarty enjoying the show in Brisbane 🍿#BrisbaneInternational pic.twitter.com/GXec8wLJ7s
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) January 2, 2024
Ashleigh Barty took her retirement from professional tennis in 2022. Fans had no chance of seeing her on the court. However, they compensated for that disappointment at seeing the tennis star with her son.
Read more: Ashleigh Barty’s Journey: From Junior Wimbledon Champion to Cricket and Then Back to Tennis
Not to forget, their adorable moment from the clip added some extra charm to excitement regarding the tournament.
Fans’ dropped heartwarming reactions as Barty’s clip with her son goes viral on social media
This clip surely made fans teary-eyed with emotions. It was a different feeling for them to see their favorite tennis star enjoying her motherhood. One fan commented- “Baby Barty looks exactly like mommy. So cute.” They expressed their sadness about Barty’s retirement but cheered for her in this new adventure of her life- “I miss Ash!! But she’s an adorable Mom!”
I miss Ash!! But she’s an adorable Mom!
— Hope Gainey (@hope_gainey) January 2, 2024
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Some people also spoke about how they expected her to return to professional tennis- “I miss you , your game and your strokes were enchanting, your SLICE is a beautiful thing, I hope you come back to fill our eyes with joy again on the women’s circuit that really needs it!” One fan said Barty looked like she was ready to pick up the racquet.
She looks like she could pick up a racket right now, matter fact… https://t.co/B495LZz8ki
— 🫵🏾🤭 (@shesaboutdone) January 2, 2024
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Ashleigh Barty’s presence with her son Hayden at the Brisbane International truly brought many memories to the fans. However, fans were equally delighted to see Barty aceing her motherhood game, just like she did with her professional tennis career.
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