PARIS, France - Ashleigh Barty capped off a dream fortnight in Paris with the best prize of all: her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open. The 23-year-old, who once hung up her tennis racquets in favor of cricket, will also rise to World No.2 on Monday after defeating Marketa Vondrousova 6-1, 6-3 in a dominant display.
Read more: Barty conquers Vondrousova for first Grand Slam title at 2019 French Open
Praise for the well-liked Aussie flooded social media as her major achievement made waves in the tennis world and beyond.
Check out some of the best tweets about Barty’s big moment, right here!
Barty defeated both Andrea Petkovic and Madison Keys en route to the title, but her opponents had nothing but respect for the new champion:
This girl kicked mine and everyone else‘s ass this fortnight @ashbar96 (photocredit @FortyDeuceTwits) 🙌🏻 Already holding that trophy like a champ! pic.twitter.com/Ex13KMhMdV
— Andrea Petkovic (@andreapetkovic) June 8, 2019
Ditto on the ass kicking part 😂Congrats @ashbar96! Well done on your first grand slam. So well deserved. https://t.co/SerWkTDc0V
— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) June 8, 2019
Victoria Azarenka, Barty's regular doubles partner, had this to say:
Freaking beast! Champ @ashbar96 so proud of you mate 🏆
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) June 8, 2019
❤️ 🏆 champ pic.twitter.com/NYNd9Hz8HF
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) June 8, 2019
Meanwhile, former Grand Slam doubles champion Rennae Stubbs, a fellow Aussie, was astounded by Barty's unique journey:
People @ashbar96 was playing cricket 3 years ago!!!! And doing local tennis coaching!!! Crazy!!! Ok am now going to cry along side all you Aussies as they play the anthem!!!
— Rennae Stubbs (@rennaestubbs) June 8, 2019
I love that @ashbar96 gave props to @bambamsam30 !!! Just classy and always thinking about the people that paved the way for her. Two genuinely good chicks! I guess they put some good stuff into the water in QLD. #sandgropers #ipswichgirl
— Rennae Stubbs (@rennaestubbs) June 8, 2019
Australian great Rod Laver had these words of encouragement for Barty before she took the court:
Not long now until @ashbar96 takes centre stage in the @rolandgarros women’s final. It’s an incredible feeling Ash, enjoy every moment. I believe you can win this title, and in a few weeks give @Wimbledon a shake. Seize the day! Rocket 🚀 pic.twitter.com/4MY8IbL1Dk
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) June 8, 2019
In fact, there was lots of love for Barty from her fellow Aussie players, including former US Open champion Sam Stosur, who received a shoutout from Barty during the trophy ceremony:
Massive CONGRATULATIONS to @ashbar96 on your incredible win today! So happy and proud of you!!Always knew you would achieve this incredible success! You have such a gift and determination and now the trophy to show… https://t.co/6OVxLCDPBv
— Samantha Stosur (@bambamsam30) June 8, 2019
I’ve known Ash for a long time and she’s always been special. Winning a French Open title doesn’t confirm what we’ve always known. So happy for @ashbar96, @CTyzzer and her family for this. #queenslander pic.twitter.com/yErk8chuYW
— John Millman (@johnhmillman) June 8, 2019
Wow congrats @ashbar96 Unreal effort 🙏🏽🏆 so well deserved 👏🏽
— Ajla Tomljanovic (@Ajlatom) June 8, 2019
Had to really restrain myself from messaging Ash about how excited I am all this week to not jinx her. Happy it's all over now for me😂😂😂 I'm gonna go crazy with the messages and the gifs now!!! Freaking congrats @AshBar96 and the team! Idol 🥰
— Daria Gavrilova (@Daria_gav) June 8, 2019
Incredible tourney by @ashbar96 🙌🙌🙌 too good!!!!!
— alex de minaur (@alexdeminaur) June 8, 2019
Unreal @ashbar96 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
— Thanasi Kokkinakis (@TKokkinakis) June 8, 2019
Incredible!!!! @ashbar96 🏆🏆🏆#RolandGarros2019
— James Duckworth (@JamesDuck21) June 8, 2019
Check out even more tweets from current and former players, legends, coaches and more:
Congratulations to #RG19 champion, @ashbar96! The first major win is so sweet. Proud of you! 🇦🇺 https://t.co/pQ4VLUQCHS
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 8, 2019
Congratulations @ashbar96 so happy for you! Enjoy that beautiful trophy ❤️🏆@rolandgarros #RG19
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) June 8, 2019
I love seeing great things happen to great people. Incredible effort and the biggest congrats @ashbar96!!! CHAMPION! @rolandgarros
Such an inspiring person & story. Well deserved!
🧡🏆🌟— Shelby Rogers (@Shelby_Rogers_) June 8, 2019
Some amazing tennis this tournament from @ashbar96 - congrats girl you deserve this!! Now go enjoy it! 👏🏾💫 #RG19
— Sloane Stephens (@SloaneStephens) June 8, 2019
Huge congrats to one of my favourite people on tour @ashbar96 for your 1st Grand Slam Title. You and your team deserve it 💪🏼🏆 #RG19 #BartyParty
— Jule Goerges✌️🇩🇪 (@juliagoerges) June 8, 2019
Congratulations @ashbarty on your incredible and well deserved victory at @rolandgarros 🤗
And to my fellow Czech leftie @VondrousovaM - what an amazing tournament you had! 👏🇨🇿— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) June 8, 2019
@ashbar96 you little ripper!!!
So pumped for you mate 🏆🏆🏆 Top Aussie 🎉— Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) June 8, 2019
So so bloody good, Ashleigh Barty 👏 We Aussies are all so damn proud of her and what’s she’s done for Aussie tennis. And more importantly, the way she’s gone about it. A real down to earth young lady. Well done 2019 @rolandgarros champion 👏 @ashbar96 @CTyzzer
— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) June 8, 2019
@ashbar96 is so entertaining !!! Love watching her play since the junior.. huge congrats on your first Grand Slam victory 👏 Many more to come for sure 🙌👏👌💯💥
— Lucas Pouille (@la_pouille) June 8, 2019
Congratulations @ashbar96 What a fortnight. You are a great role model for hard work and just playing your best in any conditions. You earned this championship.
— James Blake (@JRBlake) June 8, 2019
