But this is a post-match text message in which the local youth had seemed to bring more happiness.
On Sunday was the third seed, beat Russian Irina Khromacheva 7-5 7-6 (7-3) , 15-year-old from Ipswich in Queensland humbled twice Wimbledon champion Evonne Goolagong Cawley and friends were thrilled to receive congratulations.Barty said, "She sent me a text message after my match saying congratulations. I really like that. We're close. I'm really pleased to be able to talk to her like that".
"She's a nice person to talk to.
"She gives me good confidence, and I'm happy to be a part of her life."
For the first time in Australia this year won two titles - Barty win Saturday's final of the boys of South Australia's Luke Saville after victory.She said, "I was never going to give up".
"It's the final of junior Wimbledon. I keep trying my guts out for every point.
"I was able to get a few good points in a row and upset her a little bit."
A simple smile and nod of the head with his trophy collection, Barty admitted that he does not usually get excited.She said, "I just try and keep it pretty simple. That's just my personality really".
Barty began performing tennis aged five because she thought "whacking a ball around a court seemed fun", other Australian players was thankful for the help.
She had her AIS coach Nicole Pratt and Jason Stoltenberg in her players' box and Saville watched from the court one stands.
Barty said, "This morning Jase (Stoltenberg) gave me a bit of a pep talk".
"He was a semi-finalist here. He's been here, done that. He coached Lleyton Hewitt to world No.1.
"Just to be able to share those experiences with those guys is really special."
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