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Twitter reaction to Great Britain's 3-1 Davis Cup win against Belgium

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27:  Judy Murray mother of Andy Murray watches his Gentlemen's Singles third round match against Roberto Bautista Agut on day five o
Image: Judy Murray mother of Andy Murray simply said 'Mission accomplished'

Andy Murray inspired Great Britain to their first Davis Cup title since 1936 on Sunday.

Here, we look to some of the reaction to the in the 3-1 victory over Belgium in Ghent.

Great Britain win Davis Cup
Great Britain win Davis Cup

Andy Murray ended Great Britain's 79-year wait for a 10th Davis Cup title

Judy Murray, mother of Davis Cup stars Andy and Jamie, was understandably proud, posting this message with an image of her youngest son on the deck: "Mission accomplished. @DavisCup"

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling: "Tennis history made! @andy_murray is a superstar. #DavisCupFinal"

Prime Minister David Cameron prior to the international friendly match at Wembley Stadium, London.
Image: Prime Minister David Cameron congratulated Leon Smith's side

From No 10 Downing Steet, PM David Cameron: "Congratulations to the GB Tennis Team for winning the Davis Cup for the first time since 1936 #DavisCupFinal"

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn: "Congratulations @andy_murray and the whole of the @BritishTennis team on your remarkable #DavisCup victory. A truly historic moment."

Former England striker Gary Lineker: "Britain wins the Davis Cup for the first time in almost 80 years. Perhaps now we can give @andy_murray the credit and plaudits he deserves."

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Image: Martina Navratilova congratulated Murray and Great Britain on Twitter

Multiple major winner Martina Navratilova: "Well done Andy Murray and Team Great Britain for winning #DavisCup !!!! The long wait is over- again:):)"

Business magnate and Apprentice star Lord Sugar: "Well done @andy_murray I am suggesting to the PM to award you with a Knighthood #sirandy"

Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford: "THEY'VE DONE IT!!!!! #GBTennis #DavisCupFinal what an incredible achievement. And... WHAT A SHOT @andy_murray"

Heather Watson of Great Britain returns a shot to Lauren Davis of the United States at the US Open
Image: Heather Watson is 'cryingggggggg'

British tennis player Heather Watson: #GreatBritain are @DavisCup CHAMPIONEEEES!! This is History!! I'm cryingggggggg! #OMG #LEGEND #WOW #PROUD"

Former England cricket captain Alec Stewart: "@BritishTennis and all the fans should feel very lucky to have him on our side. @andy_murray is one of our own. #DavisCupFinal"

British band Rudimental: "Well done @andy_murray we all doubted you at some point in your career! Thanks for proving us wrong"

Tennis great Boris Becker: "Amazing @andy_murray !!! Well done Capitain Leon Smith and rest of @TennisGB ! U guys made history today..."

David Haye celebrates his victory over Dereck Chisora
Image: Boxer David Haye hails his friend Andy Murray

Former world heavyweight champion David Haye: "So happy 4 @andy_murray another great moment & another British World Champion this weekend! Congratulations mate!!"

British heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson: "What a point and achievement!! @andy_murray"

Former British tennis player Anne Keothavong: "Woohooooooooo!!!! Great job guys! #DavisCupFinal"

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