Sam Stosur and partner Liz welcome beautiful baby girl
Australian tennis star Sam Stosur and her partner Liz have announced they are the proud new parents of a baby girl.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Stosur shared a photo of the happy trio.
“Life in lockdown during coronavirus has been challenging in many ways but personally it’s been one of the most exciting and happy times of my life,” the 2011 US Open winner wrote.
“On the 16th of June, my partner Liz gave birth to our beautiful little girl, Genevieve.
“It has been a whirlwind time but we could not imagine life without her now.
“Mum and Evie are doing well and it’s so amazing to be home with them both.
“We are absolutely in love with this little bundle and rolling with the happy chaos.
“We can’t wait for what’s to come and to watch little Evie grow up ... Although not too quickly we hope!”
Other tennis stars were quick to congratulate the couple.
“Can’t wait to meet you Evie,” Casey Dellacqua wrote.
“Congrats - brilliant,” wrote well-known coach, commentator and former player Roger Rasheed.
“Congratulations Sam and Liz on the safe arrival of beautiful Evie, with love from the tennis family,” Tennis Australia posted.