'She's the best, like Roger Federer' - World No 1 Ashleigh Barty lauded by WTA rivals after Australian Open win
It’s been two weeks since Ashleigh Barty clinched a historic Australian Open title in Melbourne and her fellow players are still in awe of the manner in which she pulled it off. Barty ended Australia’s 44-year wait for a home singles champion at the tournament and clinched her third major crown without dropping a set. Ad/> The Queenslander was broken just three times throughout the entire fortnight, and lost a mere 21 games en route to the final before defeating Danielle Collins 6-3 7-6(2).


