The journey to World No. 1 was outstanding since Barty started the season ranked 15th without a grand slam quarter-final to her name. She finishes the season as the best player in the world.

Ashleigh Barty claimed biggest prize money in tennis history at WTA Finals, producing one of the best matches of her career in the final.

In June this year, Barty, who once was a star cricketer, became only the second Australian woman to top the world rankings after winning the Birmingham WTA title.

Ashleigh Barty became only the second Australian woman to top the world rankings when she won the Birmingham WTA title.