Melbourne, Australia, 30 January 2022 | tennis.com.au

More than four million Australians watched on television last night as Ash Barty claimed the Australian Open women’s singles title, ending a 44-year drought for a local champion.

The 25-year-old’s triumph resonated all around the world too, with countless peers and personalities sharing congratulations on social media.

Australian legend Rod Laver described Barty as “the complete player”:

A Grand Slam champion on three different surfaces, you are the complete player @AshBarty and I am so happy for you tonight. There’s nothing like winning at home, congratulations #AO2022 champion, it is wonderful to be here for this moment and to celebrate with Australia. 🚀

— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) January 29, 2022

Australian entertainment icon Kylie Minogue deemed Barty an inspiration:

Wow!!! #BARTYPARTY 🎾🏆 HUGE congrats to @ashbarty Such and inspiration. LEGEND!!! pic.twitter.com/Q3kOSARXRr

— Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) January 29, 2022

Television personality and comedian Peter Helliar was impressed:

Ash.
Barty.
Could.
Not.
Be.
More.
Impressive. #AusOpen

— Peter Helliar (@pjhelliar) January 29, 2022

> READ: Barty joins the Grand Slam greats

Two-time AO champion Victoria Azarenka labelled Barty as “an example”:

There is just no better tennis player at the moment than @ashbarty

Most complete and focused! The way she is able to put pieces together and add a bit more to her game is absolutely admirable! What an example!

Congrats champ to you and all your team ❤️

— victoria azarenka (@vika7) January 29, 2022

Many other peers shared their congratulations, including fellow Grand Slam champions Simona Halep, Petra Kvitova and Angelique Kerber:

Huge congrats to my friend @ashbarty 🏆

Amazing performance! Sooo happy to see you with that trophy ❤️#ausopen

— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) January 29, 2022

Ashhhhh!! Always happy to see that big smile when you win.

Enjoy every second of this sweet victory at home, you deserve it 🤗🏆#AusOpen @ashbarty

— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) January 29, 2022

https://twitter.com/AngeliqueKerber/status/1487398660354850820?s=20&t=vrF63yy_F4gNhez0ZuDmcg

Barty’s semifinal opponent Madison Keys shared well wishes:

So happy for you @ashbarty! Congratulations on winning your home slam. You deserve it 💙🏆 @AustralianOpen

— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) January 29, 2022

As did top-10 foes Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur:

👏👏 Congratulations @ashbarty
Mate (am I Aussie now?😎) …what a run, I'm happy for you and your team!

— Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) January 29, 2022

https://twitter.com/Ons_Jabeur/status/1487375270386483201?s=20&t=vrF63yy_F4gNhez0ZuDmcg

AO 2022 quarterfinalist Alize Cornet deemed Barty “the best”:

The best, without a doubt 🙌
Congrats @ashbarty 👏👏👏 https://t.co/OPEPbsUXYn

— Alize Cornet (@alizecornet) January 29, 2022

Barty’s fellow Aussie players, including Ajla Tomljanavic, Lizette Cabrera and Daria Saville, were bursting with pride:

Wow @ashbarty 🥺 🙏🏼
You’re really one of a kind ⭐️

— Ajla Tomljanovic (@Ajlatom) January 29, 2022

https://twitter.com/lizzycabrera97/status/1487385576772751362?s=20&t=vrF63yy_F4gNhez0ZuDmcg

how special is this!!!!

— Daria Saville (@Daria_gav) January 29, 2022

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