‘Gorgeous girl': Ash Barty announces birth of daughter Jordan

​Retired Australian tennis star Ash Barty has announced the birth of her first daughter, Jordan.
Barty and her husband, golf professional Garry Kissick, already have a son, Hayden, born almost two years ago.
The former world No 1 and Kissick revealed the arrival of their 'gorgeous girl' in a joint Instagram post on Monday.
'Welcome to the world, Jordan' the parents said. 'You are loved unconditionally and we are so grateful to have you in our arms, gorgeous girl.'
The post, which included a photo of baby Jordan in a white beanie, has sparked a wave of congratulations and well wishes.
Barty's former doubles partner Casey Dellacqua was one of the first to congratulate the second-time parents.
'Hi gorgeous Jordan,' Dellacqua said. 'Can't wait to cuddle you soon. Good job mum and dad.'
Australia's 2011 US Open singles champion, Sam Stosur, wrote, 'Congrats Ash and Garry. How exciting to welcome Jordan into your family … she's a lucky girl.'
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Barty won the 2022 Australian Open, 2021 Wimbledon and 2019 French Open titles but shocked the tennis world by deciding to call time on her tennis career at the age of 25.
Her retirement from competitive tennis came just seven weeks after she ended Australia's 44-year singles title drought in Melbourne.
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The former Young Australian of the Year said at the time of her retirement that tennis would aways hold a special place in her heart, but she was looking forward to a life without the stresses of playing on the women's tour.
The three-time grand slam champion has since returned to play an invitational doubles match during Wimbledon last year.
Barty has dabbled in golf and was the headline act in the Icons series, a teams exhibition event featuring former golfers and retired athletes from other sports, in 2022.
Barty married Kissick in July 2022, exchanging vows in a private ceremony in Queensland.

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