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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Former Wimbledon champion, 29, resurfaces in viral ad with Rafael Nadal three years after bombshell retirement
A FORMER Wimbledon champion resurfaced in a viral ad alongside Rafael Nadal. The Australian superstar was the No1 tennis player in the world and reigned at the All England Club in 2021. 7 7 7 She then followed it up by winning her home Grand Slam in January 2022. But Ash Barty, 29, stunned the sporting world when she suddenly retired from tennis two months later at the top of the game. She has kept a low profile since, getting married to golfer Garry Kissick and welcoming the second of her two children last week, a daughter called Jordan. Now, though, after three years out of the public spotlight, Barty made a shock comeback. She stars in a hilarious 90-second commercial for car manufacturer Kia to promote their new pick-up truck, the Kia Tasman. Barty plays the role of Tasman Town's newest resident after buying a fixer-upper crumbling old house in the countryside. She then calls in a load of 'tradies' to get the pad in shape - with Australian sporting heroes including Erin Phillips, Peter Daicos, Dane Swan, Jason Gillespie, Buddy Franklin, Alexander Volkanovski, Dylan Alcott and Pat Rafter all arriving on site in their Kia Tasmans. Two-time Wimbledon finalist Rafter - naturally - is in charge of the turf with his company 'Best On Grass'. But when they spot the roof is in need of repairs, recently-retired Nadal is called in, having been sponsored by Kia for many years. And the Spaniard - dubbed Rafa's Roofs - hilariously picked up the video call on his phone and left Australians in stitches with his cameo and response. He said: "I am flat out." Then leaning in towards the camera, he asked: "Is it a cashie?" - Aussie slang for an under-the-table cash-in-hand job. Like Nadal, Barty won the French Open - albeit just the once in 2019. That came just two years after she returned to tennis' majors following a two-year absence from the biggest tournaments as she took a break from the sport - and even played semi-pro cricket. Since hanging up her racquet for good, the Queensland queen has even played in pro golf tournaments as well as having her two children. Barty was a pundit for the BBC at Wimbledon last year and proved a popular addition - but the timing of Jordan's recent arrival may rule her out of 2025's tournament. 7 7 7 7
The Australian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Australian
Australian tennis ace Ash Barty announces birth of second child
Australian tennis ace Ash Barty has welcomed her second child to the world. Barty announced the birth of baby girl, Jordan, on her Instagram on Monday afternoon. 'Welcome to the world, Jordan,' the 29-year-old wrote next to a cute photo of the baby yawning in a onesie with the words 'Embrace your weird'. 'You are loved unconditionally and we are so grateful to have you in our arms, gorgeous girl.' It's the second child for Barty and husband Garry Kissick. Their son Hayden will soon turn two. Ash Barty is a mum, again. Ash Barty shared a first pic of Jordan. Picture: Instagram Fellow sports stars and celebs were quick to offer their congratulations. 'There she is, hi gorgeous Jordan. Can't wait to cuddle you soon. Good job Mum and Dad xx,' wrote tennis great Casey Dellacqua. Swimming great Giaan Rooney commented: 'Huge congratulations team!'. And Dr Chris Brown shared similar sentiments: 'Congrats you guys!! So special.' Barty and Kissick announced they were expanding their brood in an Instagram post late on Christmas Day. Hayden appeared in the post in a T-shirt reading 'I am going to be a big brother'. The caption read: 'Merry Christmas from our growing family to yours!'. Ash Barty is having baby number two. Picture: Ash Barty/Instagram Ash Barty and husband Garry Kissick. Picture: David Geraghty In an interview with the Courier Mail in January, Barty opened up about the most surprising thing she had learned about parenthood. 'No two days are the same! Being patient and learning to accept that it's OK to not get it right all the time. It's hard but it is the greatest thing I've ever done, I feel very lucky to have Hayden,' she said. Read related topics: Ashleigh Barty Maria Bervanakis Morning Digital Editor Maria Bervanakis is the Morning Digital Editor at News Corp's Premium National News Network. With more than a decades' experience at News Corp, she leads a team to produce national and world stories across all masthead titles. @bervanews Maria Bervanakis
The Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
‘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.' This article includes content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. 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. Sign up to Australia Sport Get a daily roundup of the latest sports news, features and comment from our Australian sports desk after newsletter promotion 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.
SBS Australia
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
Ash Barty 'grateful' as she welcomes second child
Tennis champion Ash Barty has announced the arrival of her and husband Garry Kissick's second child. Barty posted a photo of her newborn daughter Jordan on Instagram on Monday afternoon. "Welcome to the world, Jordan," the 29-year-old wrote next to a photo of a yawning infant in a sleep suit and beanie. "You are loved unconditionally and we are so grateful to have you in our arms, gorgeous girl." Jordan is the couple's second child; their son Hayden is almost two years old. The three-time grand-slam champion has retired from tennis but has kept busy publishing a series of children's books , releasing her own autobiography My Dream Time, starting a foundation and mentoring emerging young tennis star Olivia Gadecki.
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Ash Barty announces the baby news Australia has waited for
Ash Barty is celebrating the arrival of her second child. The Aussie tennis ace on Monday announced on social media she and husband Garry Kissick have welcomed their first daughter, Jordan, into the world. The Australian Open champ on Monday shared the first photos of her new bundle of joy with Jordan pictured wearing an adorable onesie and beanie. 'Welcome to the world, Jordan,' Barty wrote on Instagram. 'You are loved unconditionally and we are so grateful to have you in our arms, gorgeous girl.' The cute onesie featured the words: 'Embrace your weird'. The tennis queen in December announced she and husband Kissick were expecting their second child. They broke the news by sharing a sneaky photo that showed their son Hayden was about to get a younger sibling. 'Merry Christmas from our growing family to yours,' Kissick posted alongside a photo of Hayden in front of a Christmas tree. But a surprise was hiding in the photo with the little toddler wearing a shirt with the note: 'I'm going to be a big brother.' Barty, a three-time grand slam champion, gave birth to Hayden in July 2023. Barty, who hails from Queensland, retired from tennis in March 2022. She and Kissick were married in a secret ceremony in 2022. Barty's post on Monday was flooded with comments from Australian celebrities. Former doubles partner Casey Dellacqua wrote: 'There she is. Gorgeous Jordan. Can't wait to cuddle you soon. 'Good job Mum and Dad.' Aussie swimming champ Giaan Rooney wrote: 'Huge congratulations team'. The Australian open's Facebook page shared a note that said: 'G'day champion, congratulations Ash Barty and Garry Kissick'. Barty and Kissick met at the Brookwater Golf Club in 2016. The sporting duo immediately clicked and went public with their relationship in 2017 when they attended the John Newcombe Awards together.
