Ashleigh Barty achieved the incredible after becoming the 2nd ever Australian woman to become the world no.1 (after Evonne Goolagong Cawley in 1976) from Monday as she will lead Naomi Osaka for 163 points.
Ashleigh is on a 12-match winning streak after she won back to back the French Open and now Birmingham. After these two tournaments, the Australian conquered the top spot of the rankings also thanks to her runs in Miami (where she won the title), Madrid and Melbourne where she reached the quarters.
It’s an honor. BARTY
After the match, the Aussie commented
“It’s a dream come true to be the World No.1. My team and I have put in so much work, and I’m very proud of what we have achieved. It’s an honor to be in this position, which has been held by the legends of our sport who I respect and admire greatly.”
Barty is expected to play in Eastbourne this week where she is seeded no.1.
