In a heartwarming update that has taken the internet by storm, world-renowned tennis champion Ash Barty has delighted her fans with a glimpse of her precious two-month-old baby boy, Hayden.
The Australian tennis sensation, who has captured hearts around the world with her incredible skills on the court, left fans beaming with joy as she shared these intimate moments of her growing family.
Barty welcomed her first child with her husband Gary Kissick on July 4, taking to Instagram to announce the exciting news with an adorable picture of the little bundle of joy.
“Our beautiful boy. Welcome to the world, Hayden!” she wrote at the time.
In her latest update, Barty has outdone herself by treating fans to an enchanting series of new photos featuring baby Hayden.
The first showed the new mum holding a sleeping Hayden who is dressed in a cute dog-themed long-sleeve shirt, overalls, and a bucket hat.
The collection also includes a sweet photo of their two-month-old baby smiling for the camera and a candid snap of Barty’s husband and Hayden wearing matching red outfits.
“Outnumbered by the boys. Love every single minute,” Barty wrote alongside the photos.
Within moments of Barty’s post, a flood of adoration filled the comments section with many fans utterly captivated by the “precious” moments captured in the photos.
“What a cutie!” one fan wrote.
“Miss you on the tennis court – but love you being a Mum and a family.”
“What a little ripper!! Such a beautiful baby boy.”
“The best! It’s duplo and Lego before you know it!” commented another.
“So very precious.”
“He’s just perfect.”
While Barty continues to share her journey into motherhood with her devoted fans, she also recently offered an intimate glimpse into her experience during a candid interview with the Herald Sun.
Although Barty’s stellar career no doubt brought her joy and an experience like no other, the former World No. 1 revealed that motherhood is “the best thing” she has ever done.
“And hardest thing I’ve ever done,” she told the publication.
In addition, Barty described the “incredible” bond she shares with her newborn son, an experience she had glimpsed through her sisters becoming mothers, but one she now acknowledges as reaching an entirely “different level” with her little Hayden.
“Having seen my sisters become mums, and spending so much time with their kids, I had some idea of how it would feel, but it’s certainly at a different level when it’s your own child, and they are completely dependent on you! It’s pretty incredible,” she explained.
With her background in early morning training sessions as a competitive athlete, Barty now enjoys livelier mornings with little Hayden by her side.
“My hands are a little bit more full now but my morning walk is still my favourite part of the day,” she said.
“The pack of hounds and Hayden and I all out together and getting on with the day.”