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Retired Australian Open champion Ash Barty has revealed that she is pregnant with her first child, 12 months on from her triumph at the Melbourne Park major.
Three-times Grand Slam champion Barty, who married long-time partner Garry Kissick last year, said in an Instagram post that 2023 was "set to be the biggest year yet" with a picture of her dog alongside a pair of baby shoes.
"We're so excited for our new adventure," added Barty, who will be at the Australian Open, mentoring local hope Olivia Gadecki.
Former world No 1 Barty called time on her career last March, shortly after she ended her country's 44-year wait for a home champion at the Australian Open.