Stars tweets on the big match at Wimbledon

Published on 09/07/2012 00:00

Sports stars, politicians, musicians and actors took to the internet last night to show their appreciation for Andy Murray.

Max Evans, Scotland rugby player: “Never thought you’d make me cry Andy, nation is proud of you, looking forward 2 next year already!”

Tiger Woods, golfer: “Hats off to Murray for a great fight. But we saw why Fed is the best…”

Sarah Brown, charity campaigner and wife of former prime minister Gordon Brown: “Watching Murray final game’s just heartbreaking”.

Midge Ure, singer: “Andy Murray, still a champion.”

Rory Bremner, comedian: “Well done. Brave Brilliant, gracious. Tried you’re heart out. NO shame losing to 7 time champ.”

First Minister Alex Salmond: “A fantastic performance. All of the people of Scotland can take pride and be inspired by Andy Murray.”

Eddie Izzard, comedian: “Very sorry to hear that Andy Murray didn’t win Wimbledon today but I salute the fighter that he is.”

Tony Parsons, writer: “Andy Murray – lost a match and won the heart of a nation.”

Russell Crowe, actor and producer: “Federer, all hail, 7th Wimbledon championship. Andy Murray, you are a champion, one day mate it will be you.”

Joey Barton, footballer: “Murray unlucky there. Tried his best. Just ran into a tennis legend. Showed afterwards how much it meant to him, didn’t half feel for him.”

Eamonn Holmes, television presenter: As it turns out, with that speech Andy Murray today has won more than any Wimbledon title is worth. He has won the hearts of the country.”

Piers Morgan, broadcaster: “Never accuse Murray of being unemotional again. He gave it everything he’s got.”