World reacts to Ash Barty’s Australian Open 2022 triumph
Ash Barty's incredible Australian Open 2022 triumph has made an impact around the world.
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. Thereโs nothing like winning at home, congratulations #AO2022 champion, it is wonderful to be here for this moment and to celebrate with Australia. ๐
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) January 29, 2022
Australian entertainment icon Kylie Minogue deemed Barty an inspiration:
Wow!!! #BARTYPARTY ๐พ๐ 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
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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 โค๏ธ
— 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 ๐
Amazing performance! Sooo happy to see you with that trophy โค๏ธ#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 ๐ค๐#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 ๐๐ @AustralianOpen
— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) January 29, 2022
As did top-10 foes Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur:
๐๐ Congratulations @ashbarty
Mate (am I Aussie now?๐) …what a run, I'm happy for you and your team!— Iga ลwiฤ tek (@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 ๐
Congrats @ashbarty ๐๐๐ 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 ๐ฅบ ๐๐ผ
Youโre really one of a kind โญ๏ธ— 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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