Ash Barty’s award-winning 2019 season
World No.1 Ash Barty's success on court -- and exploding popularity off it -- was reflected in the sheer volume of awards she collected in a glittering 2019 season.
Melbourne, VIC, 31 December 2019 | tennis.com.au
Ash Barty’s glittering 2019 has ended with the world No.1 being showered with awards and honours recognising her achievements both on and off the court.
The 23-year-old Queenslander won close to 20 awards from a variety of organisations and bodies, with the bulk coming in October, November and December as she wrapped up her breakthrough season.
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In 2019, Barty rose from world No.15 to No.1 after winning four titles, the biggest of those coming at the French Open — her first Grand Slam singles title.
She ended the year by winning at the prestigious WTA Finals in Shenzhen, a victory earning her the biggest prize money cheque in the history of professional tennis.
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Her success on the court and her highly-admired qualities as a role model — most notably for girls and the Indigenous community — saw her capture the hearts of Australians and inspire the nation.
The awards she earned, listed below, reflect just that.
| Date | Organisation | Award/Honour |
| 21/6 | ITF | Fed Cup Heart Award |
| 03/10 | Australian Financial Review Magazine | No.1 on list of “10 Most Culturally Powerful Australians in 2019” |
| 10/10 | Sport Australia Hall of Fame | “The Don” Award |
| 17/10 | Women’s Health Women in Sport Awards | > Sportswoman of the Year > Moment of the Year (French Open win) |
| 26/10 | Tennis Queensland | Ashley Cooper Medal for Athlete of the Year |
| 12/11 | 2020 QLD Young Australian of the Year | |
| 16/11 | Dreamtime Awards | > Person of the Year > Female Sportsperson of the Year |
| 28/11 | GQ Magazine Australia | Sportsperson of the Year (public vote) |
| 30/11 | Queensland Sports Awards | Sport Star of the Year |
| 02/12 | Tennis Australia | Newcombe Medal |
| 10/12 | AIS Performance Awards | > Female Athlete of the Year > Sporting Moment of the Year > ABC Sport Personality of the Year (people’s choice) |
| 11/12 | “Most Searched” Australian public figure in Australia | |
| 11/12 | WTA | Player of the Year |
| 19/12 | ITF | World Champion |
| 20/12 | ESPN Australia | No.1 “Most Influential Athlete” in 2019 Australian Sport Power Rankings |
Barty will commence her 2020 season at the Brisbane International, beginning 6 January at the Queensland Tennis Centre.
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