SOCIAL CHATTER - Andy Murray a national hero after Davis Cup success: A knighthood? Change to St Andy’s Day? And ultimate praise from big rival Djokovic
Social media reacted with pride and passion to Britain’s Davis Cup success. James Matthews gets the best of what the twittersphere had to offer.
Great Britain celebrated a moment of sporting success as Andy Murray led the nation to Davis Cup glory on Sunday.
Murray’s victory over David Goffin in Ghent saw Britain defeat Belgium in the final to lift the trophy for the first time since 1936.
It capped an amazing year for the world number two, who put his body on the line to help Britain to a first Davis Cup success since the days of Fred Perry and Bunny Austin.
The emotion of Leon Smith’s side’s victory was captured perfectly in British Tennis’ tweet.
And Murray himself got in the act with a selfie with the Stirling University Barmy Army, who had cheered him on from the stands at the Flanders Expo.
Murray almost single-handedly got Britain to a first final since 1978 (with a little help from his team-mates). And he once again collected all three points in the decider, winning the doubles with brother Jamie as well as his two singles rubbers.
Piers Morgan tweeted that Murray’s herculean efforts deserved a knighthood - although he called for one for David Beckham too.
The Davis Cup win came 24 hours before St Andrew’s Day in Murray’s home country and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon thinks the day should now have a new name.
British Prime Minister David Cameron and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn were also quick to praise the achievement of the winning Davis Cup team.
Another famous daughter of Scotland, JK Rowling, was equally gushing in praise of Murray.
The tennis community joined in too as world number one Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick and Boris Becker were among those to offer their congratulations on a historic day.
And Matt Dawson, who experienced Rugby World Cup glory with England back in 2003, summed it all up nicely - quite simply, it was one of life’s memorable moments.