Australian tennis ace Ash Barty announces birth of second child

Ash Barty has announced the safe arrival of her second child with a cute photo that will make hearts melt. See the photo.

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.