Barty named female 2019 ITF World Champion at gala

“I’m honoured to be named this year’s ITF World Champion. 2019 has been an incredible year, winning the French Open and making the Fed Cup Final were highlights. I’m so proud of my team and I for what we have achieved and can’t wait for the 2020 season to begin.”

Barty is the first Aussie to reach the No. 1 position since Evonne Goolagong Cawley in 1976. 2019 was a very successful year for Ashleigh. Not only the Roland Garros victory, but also the FED Cup final and winning the WTA finals in Shenzen were the highlights of her season.

In the other categories of the ITF gala, Rafael Nadal won [6th time] the men's category. The men’s doubles World Champions are Colombia’s Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah. Finally, Timea Babos of Hungary and France’s Kristina Mladenovic are the winners in de Women's doubles category.

ITF President David Haggerty said: “Congratulations to our 2019 ITF World Champions who have demonstrated immense skill, talent and dedication on their way to achieving great success on the court. They are a credit to our sport and have all contributed to another memorable year for tennis.”

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