Congrats messages pour in for Ashleigh Barty after her Australian Open title run

From the AFL, Hugh Jackman and Kylie Minogue to several fellow major champions, the WTA world No. 1 was showered with love following her victory at Melbourne Park over Danielle Collins.



MATCH POINT: A. Barty def. D. Collins; Australian Open F1:37
CHAMPIONSHIP POINT: Barty's finishing touch

On Saturday evening, world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty completed a sensational run to the Australian Open crown, becoming the first home favorite to win the singles title in 44 years. And she achieved it without dropping a set, conceding just 30 games over the fortnight.

Following Barty's 6-3, 7-6 (2) victory over No. 27 seed Danielle Collins, the love for Barty poured in across social media. A look at a handful of messages that were sent to the 25-year-old, who is now a US Open trophy away from completing a career Grand Slam in singles.