Aryna Sabalenka had long been tipped to win a major singles title once she burst onto the WTA scene.

On Saturday, the 24-year-old rose to the occasion when she battled past reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, after two hours snd 28 minutes to come through a tremendous Australian Open final.

Sabalenka’s talent and personality have clearly resonated with her peers, as the Belarusian was showered with messages of "well deserved" congratulations. Among the messages included a heartwarming exchange with tour bestie Paula Badosa, who also made sure to set that record straight in a cute response to the AO Twitter handle.

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Fellow major winner Bianca Andreescu also got in on the action, likely making reference to the treat Sabalenka was seen eating backstage after her victory.

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More tweets for the girl with the tiger tattoo:

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