Former Tennis Star Bernard Tomic and Partner Keely Hannah Become Parents
Former world No.17 Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic and his long-term partner Keely Hannah have welcomed their first child into the world, a daughter named Astara Aurelia Tomic. The couple announced the joyous news on social media, sharing adorable photos of their newborn baby girl.
Secret Pregnancy and Social Media Silence
In a surprising revelation, neither Tomic nor Hannah had publicly disclosed the pregnancy in the months leading up to the birth. Hannah posted the announcement on Sunday, revealing they had actually become parents the weekend prior. "The most beautiful secret we've ever kept. Astara Aurelia Tomic. 05.04.2026," she wrote in her emotional caption.
The couple managed to keep the pregnancy completely private, with Hannah going silent on Instagram for approximately 37 weeks prior to the birth announcement. This social media hiatus helped maintain their secret until they were ready to share their happy news with the world.
A Relationship with Public Ups and Downs
Tomic and Hannah have been in a relationship since 2022, but their partnership has experienced several public challenges. Most notably, in 2024, the couple made headlines when Tomic retired from an ATP Challenger event following a mid-match argument with Hannah about his health condition.
During that controversial match, Tomic repeatedly complained of illness and at one stage refused to continue playing until he saw a doctor for a second time. The situation escalated when spectators became uncomfortable witnesses to the couple's heated exchange about when Hannah had tested positive for COVID-19.
"I did not anticipate having to commentate a couple's quarrel here — but here we are," the match commentator remarked at the time, highlighting the awkward situation for everyone present.
Tomic's Tennis Career Trajectory
Bernard Tomic is now more than a decade removed from the peak of his professional tennis career. After reaching the semi-finals at the 2016 Brisbane International, he achieved his career-high ranking of world No.17. He maintained a position in the world's top 30 for most of that season but has not been ranked inside the top 100 since August 2019.
The Australian tennis player's ranking plummeted as far as outside the top 800 at one point, but he has continued competing on the Challenger and ITF tours in recent years. Tomic has been working diligently to rediscover the form that once positioned him among the world's elite tennis players, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to the sport despite career challenges.
The birth of their daughter Astara Aurelia represents a new chapter for Tomic and Hannah, marking a significant personal milestone for the couple as they navigate both parenthood and Tomic's continued professional tennis journey.
