SHE won the Australian Open, then she won the crowd.

Chinese tennis superstar Li Na had Melbourne Park fans in stitches after her straight sets victory over Slovak Dominika Cibulkova.

She thanked her agent... for making her lots of money. "Max, agent, make me rich, thanks a lot" she said.

Then she paid a unique tribute to her husband of eight years.

"Now, of course, my husband, you're famous in China. Thanks (to) him with everything, travelling with me as my hitting partner. (He) fixes my drink, fixes my raquet...

"So thanks a lot, you're a nice guy ..."

"Also, you're so lucky".

FROM CHOKER TO CHAMPION: Li Na wins Australian Open

News_Rich_Media: Li Na speech in full

Classic. The hashtag #funniestspeechever proved quite popular on Twitter. People from sports stars to media personalities labelled it the "best speech ever":

Congratulations Li Na, actually the best acceptance speech I've ever heard. Great chick. Well done!! http://t.co/R8kAK4PHyB — Stephanie Rice (@ItsStephRice) January 25, 2014

Best acceptance speech ever Li Na "Now husband. Famous in China. Fix racquet, fix drink... Thanks a lot you nice guy. Also you so lucky." — Channel 7 (@Channel7) January 25, 2014

This Li Na speech is gold: "Thanks Max, my agent, make me rich". Thanks her husband "you fix drinks, fix my racquet. You nice guy" #AusOpen — Ky Chow (@KyBusiness) January 25, 2014

You always have to stick around for Li Na's interview or speech. A guaranteed a laugh or four. — Chris Dobbertean (@ChrisDobbertean) January 25, 2014

Li Na must have known she had to top herself in the speech department tonight. She did it. #ausopen — Steve Tignor (@SteveTignor) January 25, 2014

Pretty sure that's the best victory speech ever on Rod Laver Arena. Li Na #AusOpen champion — Gerard Whateley (@GerardWhateley) January 25, 2014

Yay for Na Li. What a champ & what a winners speech, absolute classic!! #AusOpen — caseydellacqua (@caseydellacqua) January 25, 2014

Sorry Meryl. No one does a speech like Li Na. Thanking team: "Max, agent, make me rich." Husband: "You a nice guy…You're lucky u found me." — Beyond The Baseline (@SI_BTBaseline) January 25, 2014

More winners in the speech than on the court from Li Na. Tennis in China will continue to explode. #AusOpen — David Culbert (@Culbert_Report) January 25, 2014

It was the third time lucky for Na at the Australian Open. She famously choked against Kim Clijsters in 2011 and was runner-up to Victoria Azarenka last year.

In her triumphant speech, Na also said the Australian Open was her favourite tournament. "I cannot wait. Looking forward to come back."

You're welcome anytime, Li.

News_Image_File: A legend on and off the court. Picture: AP