Ashleigh Barty beat Danielle Collins in straight sets on Saturday to become the first Australian woman to win the Australian Open since Chris O'Neil in 1978. The World No. 1 did not drop a single set en route to her third Grand Slam singles title.Collins posed quite a threat to Barty with her powerful play from the baseline. The American led 5-1 in the second set before her game fell apart. Collins twice served for the second set, but ended up dropping her serve and allowing Barty back into the contest. The Australian played a flawless tie-break to complete a 6-3, 7-6(2) win.Several popular personalities in the tennis community, including Victoria Azarenka, Simona Halep, Ons Jabeur, Petra Kvitova and Alize Cornet, congratulated Barty on her triumph at the Australian Open.Azarenka hailed Barty as the best tennis player in the world by far, a sentiment that was echoed by Cornet and coach Paul Annacone."There is just no better tennis player at the moment than Ash Barty. Most complete and focused! The way she is able to put pieces together and add a bit more to her game is absolutely admirable! What an example! Congrats champ to you and all your team," Azarenka tweeted.victoria azarenka@vika7There is just no better tennis player at the moment than @ashbarty Most complete and focused! The way she is able to put pieces together and add a bit more to her game is absolutely admirable! What an example! Congrats champ to you and all your team 3:56 AM · Jan 29, 20227454581There is just no better tennis player at the moment than @ashbarty Most complete and focused! The way she is able to put pieces together and add a bit more to her game is absolutely admirable! What an example! Congrats champ to you and all your team ❤️Paul Annacone@paul_annaconeJust amazing ! @ashbarty continues to shine ,,, point for point cool calm collected and so very impressive congrats to Danielle Collins for a terrific event 3:50 AM · Jan 29, 2022531Just amazing ! @ashbarty continues to shine ,,, point for point cool calm collected and so very impressive 👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆congrats to Danielle Collins for a terrific event 👏👏👏Alize Cornet@alizecornetThe best, without a doubt Congrats @ashbarty twitter.com/WTA/status/148…wta@WTASHE'S DONE IT @ashbarty becomes the first Australian to win the #AusOpen Women's Singles title since 1978!!4:00 AM · Jan 29, 20221900104SHE'S DONE IT 🇦🇺🏆🇦🇺@ashbarty becomes the first Australian to win the #AusOpen Women's Singles title since 1978!! https://t.co/2eYzyNVw0nThe best, without a doubt 🙌Congrats @ashbarty 👏👏👏 twitter.com/WTA/status/148…wta@WTASHE'S DONE IT @ashbarty becomes the first Australian to win the #AusOpen Women's Singles title since 1978!!3:42 AM · Jan 29, 202257331248SHE'S DONE IT 🇦🇺🏆🇦🇺@ashbarty becomes the first Australian to win the #AusOpen Women's Singles title since 1978!! https://t.co/2eYzyNVw0nRennae Stubbs OLY@rennaestubbsThe moment @ashbarty @AustralianOpen champion 3:49 AM · Jan 29, 20221456176The moment @ashbarty @AustralianOpen champion 🏆 https://t.co/t4Rx9kry05Barbora Strycova@BaraStrycovaWHAT A CHAMPION you are, @ashbarty! Congratulations, I am incredibly happy for you! twitter.com/wta/status/148…wta@WTASHE'S DONE IT @ashbarty becomes the first Australian to win the #AusOpen Women's Singles title since 1978!!3:51 AM · Jan 29, 202285369SHE'S DONE IT 🇦🇺🏆🇦🇺@ashbarty becomes the first Australian to win the #AusOpen Women's Singles title since 1978!! https://t.co/2eYzyNVw0nWHAT A CHAMPION you are, @ashbarty! ❤️🏆Congratulations, I am incredibly happy for you! twitter.com/wta/status/148…Donna Vekic@DonnaVekicGoosebumps for @ashbarty 🥺 so well deserved !!!🏻🏻🏻🏻 @AustralianOpen3:45 AM · Jan 29, 2022156684Goosebumps for @ashbarty 🥺 so well deserved !!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 @AustralianOpenBrad Gilbert@bgtennisnationcongrats Barty party on winning her 1st @AustralianOpen and the 1st ausie female to win the title since 1978 3:42 AM · Jan 29, 202225718congrats Barty party 🎈 on winning her 1st @AustralianOpen 🏆 and the 1st ausie 🇦🇺 female to win the title since 1978 🎾✔️🙏💪👌👊🔥LorenaPopa 🕵️‍♀️🎾@popalorenaSimo was quick! 🥰3:48 AM · Jan 29, 202221018Simo was quick! 🥰 https://t.co/ME7k6fq24APetra Kvitova@Petra_KvitovaAshhhhh!! Always happy to see that big smile when you win.Enjoy every second of this sweet victory at home, you deserve it 🤗#AusOpen @ashbarty5:16 AM · Jan 29, 20222222143Ashhhhh!! Always happy to see that big smile when you win.Enjoy every second of this sweet victory at home, you deserve it 🤗🏆#AusOpen @ashbartyDarren Cahill@darren_cahillWell done Ash! Legend player. Legend person. Legend ambassador for tennis and Australia 4:32 AM · Jan 29, 20221878103Well done Ash! Legend player. Legend person. Legend ambassador for tennis and Australia 👏 https://t.co/K2eTw7btYCIga Swiatek also sent a congratulatory message to Barty, saying she was happy for the World No. 1."Congratulations Mate (am I Aussie now?) ...what a run, I'm happy for you and your team," Swiatek wrote.Iga Świątek@iga_swiatek Congratulations @ashbartyMate (am I Aussie now?) ...what a run, I'm happy for you and your team!5:40 AM · Jan 29, 2022137385👏👏 Congratulations @ashbartyMate (am I Aussie now?😎) ...what a run, I'm happy for you and your team!Tennis icon Billie Jean King said Barty's triumph marked a "special day" for Australia.Billie Jean King@BillieJeanKingWorld No. 1 Ash Barty has just become the 1st Australian to win an #AusOpen singles title since Chris O’Neil’s win in 1978. What a special day for Australia! Congratulations, @ashbarty! #AusOpen2022 twitter.com/usopen/status/…US Open Tennis@usopenWorld No. 1 Ash Barty conquers her home Slam.3:48 AM · Jan 29, 20221693174World No. 1 Ash Barty conquers her home Slam. https://t.co/u3VrvzsfpaWorld No. 1 Ash Barty has just become the 1st Australian to win an #AusOpen singles title since Chris O’Neil’s win in 1978. What a special day for Australia! 🇦🇺Congratulations, @ashbarty! #AusOpen2022 twitter.com/usopen/status/…"World No. 1 Ash Barty has just become the 1st Australian to win an Australian Open singles title since Chris O'Neil's win in 1978. What a special day for Australia. Congratulations Ash Barty."Ashleigh Barty is one Major away from completing the career Grand SlamAshleigh Barty at the 2022 Australian Open: Day 13Ashleigh Barty has now won three out of the four Grand Slam singles titles on offer. Her maiden triumph was at the French Open in 2019, and she followed it up by winning Wimbledon in 2021. Her Australian Open victory on Saturday means she only needs to win the US Open to complete a career Grand Slam. Her best run in the competition was a fourth-round finish in 2018 and 2019.