On twitter

What a historic night! Tonight Andy achieved his dream. He got the result his talent dedication and perseverance deserved. So proud of him. Thank you to everybody for their kind messages and support of Andy :) An amazing night!

@jamie_murray - Jamie Murray, Andy's brother

Congratulations Andy Murray. A great effort and a war of a match - enjoy the win.

@paul_annacone - Paul Annacone, the coach of world No 1 Roger Federer

What does Andy have in common with me? We won the US Open on same date ... just few years apart, 23 in fact!

@boris-becker - Boris Becker

Well deserved...Congratulations to the #USOPEN champion Andy Murray!!!

@AndreAgassi - Andre Agassi

Wow - match of the ages! Congrats to both players & well done @andy_murray on winning 1st Major - first for a male Brit since Perry in '36.

@BillieJKing - Billie Jean King

Grande andyyyyyyyyyy

@picomonaco - Argentina top20 player Juan Monaco

Now that was a serious tennis match. Congrats Murray. @DjokerNole the way you accepted defeat tells a story about the legend that you are. Respect.

@ABdeVilliers17 - South African cricket player A.B. de Villiers

Massive congrats Andy Murray!!!! The first of many and well worth the wait!

@McIlroyRory - World golf No 1 Rory McIlroy