“That Smile Is Magic” – Ashleigh Barty Dotes Over Toddler Son in Endearing Statement on Motherhood

Published 02/06/2024, 5:16 AM EST

Amidst the whirlwinds of the tennis world, Ash Barty has found serene joy in the gentle embrace of motherhood. While she left tennis behind to enjoy her parenting phase, she has experienced a new side of light as a mother to her seven-month-old son Hayden. Although she is quite content and is enjoying her motherhood phase, the biggest question is: will she ever return to tennis?

While tennis might be her first love, things have changed for the Australian former tennis player since she became a mother. Recently she opened up about motherhood being the first thing she ever wanted, raising a lot of eyebrows as to whether there are chances regarding her comeback or if it’s over for her.

Will Ash Barty ever return to tennis?

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Amidst all the whispers and speculation, the biggest question that lingers around the Australian player is if the courts will once again witness the mastery of Ash Barty’s racket, or has the allure of motherhood permanently shifted her focus away from the world of professional tennis. And in a recent interview, she might have hinted at what part of life she wanted to continue with.

In a recent interview with 7 Sports, she opened up about life as a mother to her 7-year-old son. She stated, “When he wakes up from a sleep or a nap, the smile as soon as he wakes up — and starting to grab and want to be held, that’s incredible, that’s the best thing ever. I love it when he sleeps because sometimes I can get a few things done. But when he wakes up, that smile is magic.”

At the same time, she made it clear that there are more incredible things in life than tennis and that she might never return to it again. Further, he also stated the reason behind this and said,“(Motherhood is) challenging, very challenging, but it’s incredible. It’s everything that I’ve ever wanted to do.”

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Looking into how she is enjoying motherhood, it won’t be wrong to say that she might have no plans for returning to the sport, or it is still a long way to her before she gets back on the court. Not only that, a few months ago, she opened up about the hardest thing she ever had to do while talking about her amazing bond with her son.

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Ash Barty opens up about her remarkable bond with her son

A few months ago, the new tennis mother, in a candid interview, opened up about the wonders of motherhood and expressed her heartfelt gratitude regarding her new role. Barty stated, “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done and the hardest thing I’ve ever done.”

Along with that, she also highlighted, “It’s on a different level when it’s your own child, and they are completely dependent on you! It’s pretty amazing.” Although there are a lot of responsibilities that come with the idea of being a mother, she makes sure that nothing interrupts her favorite role. Starting from bed early, she takes morning walks with her son and enjoys family time to the fullest.

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Nevertheless, what do you think about the Australian tennis player’s return to the sport? Will that happen, or has she left the game behind for good?

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Watching the biggest sports events have been a part of my life right from my early childhood. Although I have grown up watching a variety of sports, including tennis, cricket, and esports, I have a special connection to tennis. Thus, when it came to building a career in sports journalism, I focused on the racket sport.

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Yeswanth Praveen

“That Smile Is Magic” – Ashleigh Barty Dotes Over Toddler Son in Endearing Statement on Motherhood

Will Ash Barty ever return to tennis?

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