Ash Barty makes history while flashing her stunning wedding ring
Ash Barty has once again made history when she became the first person to win a fifth Newcombe Medal at the Australian Tennis Awards.
The retired tennis player turned heads when she arrived at Melbourne's Crown Palladium on Monday night where she was honoured for her Australian Open success.
All eyes were on the 26-year-old as she stunned in a black dress and massive $14,000 diamond wedding ring as she walked down the red carpet with her husband Garry Kissick.
The former world No.1 was then presented the highest individual honour in Australian tennis by John Newcombe following her success at the 2022 Australian Open - 11 singles and four doubles victories.
“It’s obviously an amazing way to cap off what has been an incredible journey,” Barty said.
“The journey of a lifetime, the journey of me chasing after my dreams and exploring what was possible out in the world.”
Barty beat six Newcombe Medal nominees including: Hunter, Ajla Tomljanović, Nick Kyrgios, Alex de Minaur, Matt Ebden and Max Purcell.
Tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley was also honoured that night receiving the Spirit of Tennis Award.
Full list: 2022 Australian Tennis Awards recipients as per Tennis Australia
Newcombe Medal: Ash Barty (QLD)
Spirit of Tennis Award: Evonne Goolagong Cawley (NSW)
Female Junior Athletes of the Year: Talia Gibson (WA) and Taylah Preston (WA)
Male Junior Athlete of the Year: Edward Winter (SA)
Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability: Heath Davidson (VIC)
Most Outstanding School: Aitken Creek Primary School (VIC)
Most Outstanding Tennis Club or Venue: Collaroy Tennis Club (NSW)
30+ Tennis Senior of the Year: Jarrod Broadbent (VIC)
Coaching Excellence – Club: David Grainger (SA)
Coaching Excellence – Development: Luke Bourgeois (NSW)
Coaching Excellence – Performance: Craig Tyzzer (VIC)
Excellence in Officiating: Robyn Tucker (SA)
Most Outstanding Tournament: Euroa Lawn Tennis Club Labour Day (VIC)
Volunteer Achievement Award: Julie Polkinghorne (SA)
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