Ashleigh Barty ties the knot with partner Garry Kissick in privacy

Ashleigh Barty confirmed she married her partner Garry Kissock after posting a photo of the pair on their special day on social media.  

Over four months have passed since Barty announced her retirement from tennis. The news stunned the tennis world, as the Australian was the world No. 1 at the time and had started the year by winning the Australian Open.

Barty admitted she did not have the drive to train and compete that she once did. Her motivation particularly dropped after she won the Wimbledon Championships last year, which was her childhood dream.

Although losing Barty at just 25 was disappointing for the millions of fans who loved watching her, the main thing is that she is happy with her decision, which appears to be the case.

Since retiring, Barty has kept herself busy. Last month, she announced her first children's book, which was an exciting moment for the three-time Grand Slam champion because of her passion for education.  

The Australian has now revealed she is married to her longtime partner, Kissick. The ceremony was held in private, which explains why fans did not know about it until Barty posted on social media.

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Only close family and friends were invited to the ceremony in Queensland. Despite being a top tennis player for so long, Barty is a private person, making her and Kissick's decision to marry in private unsurprising.

It is unknown what Barty's plans for the next 12 months are. She is likely to write further children's books after the release of her first, although no one knows when that may be.

She could decide to keep a low profile and enjoy a more relaxed life with her husband. Barty certainly seems content being out of the spotlight since retiring. That constant public scrutiny wears a lot of players down.

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