Queenslanders celebrate homegrown Ash Barty's historic Australian Open victory

Across Australia, there's a sweeping sense of jubilation, pride and joy after tennis champion Ash Barty carved a slice of history.

The Queenslander last night ended a 44-year drought — becoming the first Australian to win an Australian Open singles title since 1978.

This morning, a humble Barty said the enormity of her incredible win was still sinking in for her and her support team.

«I'm looking forward to a little bit of rest and just being able to let it soak all in because it's been an incredible fortnight for all of us,» she said.

«I'm just kind of going with the flow for a little bit at the moment.»

Big celebrations are continuing for the 25-year-old in her hometown of Ipswich, west of Brisbane.

Fans, families and children, holding «Go Ash!» signs, gathered to watch the world number one take out the historic tennis title, while many Ipswich venues hosted «Barty Party» events. 

Staff at the Brothers League Club wore tennis-themed outfits and even served a delicious-sounding «Barty Burger». 

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the region is running out of ways to honour the world number one.

It's already named a tennis court after her and given her the keys to the city.

The freshly crowned Australian Open champion chooses to have a low-key celebration following her stunning victory in the women's singles final, admitting she felt «pretty wrecked».

«People are very keen to do a statue … so we'll certainly put in a great application for that,» Ms Harding said.

«Again, we'll work with Ash's team to make sure that it's respectful and it's something that's really great.» 

Ms Harding said Barty's success is inspiring the community.

«When you speak to people, there's such pride in her,» Ms Harding said.

«The fact that she's homegrown and