By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday January 29, 2022
Ash Barty made history for her country, becoming the first Aussie woman to win the women's singles title at the Australian Open since 1978. .
Ash Barty made history for Australia – what else is new? – on Saturday night in Melbourne by defeating Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6(2) to become the first Aussie to claim an Australian Open singles title since Chris O’Neil in 1978.
Barty wins her third major title and becomes just the second active player to hold major titles on three different surfaces.
Twitter is celebrating the news, and here is a collection of the best tweets that we’ve found.
1.The moment of victory!
2. Barty becomes the second active player to win majors on all three surfaces.
3. Praise from a two-time Aussie Open champion and fellow former World No. – Victoria Azarenka.
4. Billie Jean King chimes in.
5. The best – says Alizé Cornet.
6. Hear Ash roar!
7.Love from Wimbledon.
8.The legendary Evonne Goolagong was a surprise guest, handing the trophy to Ash.
9. Another look at the magical moment.
10. Another of Ash and Evonne, because you know you want it.
11. Ons sends her props.
12. That photo on the left never gets old.
13. Props from Carla Suarez Navarro.
14. Barbora Strycova, recently retired, sends praise.
15. The first hug goes to Casey Dellacqua