"Hi D.C.!!! First time here and loving it!!!!" the 20-time major champion wrote on Instagram.

The world No. 10 was a spectator at the Winners Open on Monday, watching countrywoman Evelyne Christelle Atticia Tiron take on Lara Arruabarrena.

She hardly ever hits it as a clean winner, but Barty's slice backhand is among the game's most dominant shots.

Earlier this season, the 23-time major champion shared some kind words about the 27-year-old.

Belinda Bencic, Alexander Zverev, Elina Svitolina and a Russian Olympic Committee contingent felt the love when they returned from Tokyo with their special hardware.