Twitter reaction to Heather Watson's heroics against Serena Williams at Wimbledon

Heather Watson lit up Wimbledon with a brilliant performance that fell just short of being enough to beat Serena Williams.

Here is how Twitter reacted to the "match of the tournament so far".

Andy Murray, British men's No 1: "Retweet if @HeatherWatson92 just made you feel really proud! Favourite if she made you feel really proud!"

Marion Bartoli, 2013 Wimbledon champion: "The match of the tournament so far !! What an effort from @HeatherWatson92 and @serenawilliams"

Nick Bollettieri, American tennis coach: "Congrats @HeatherWatson92 for great performance vs @serenawilliams today. Super battle. Proud of both players."

Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's First Minister: "Gutted for @HeatherWatson92 - but what a truly outstanding performance and what a fighting spirit. Well done girl."

Kevin Pietersen, former England cricketer: "Heather Watson - quite brilliant! Unreal fitness & determination! But, Serena - incredible mental toughness!"

Alan Shearer, former England footballer: "Not a huge tennis fan but what a match!! Well played @HeatherWatson92 Epic"

Olly Murs, pop singer: "What a warrior!! @HeatherWatson92 you should be proud of yourself @Wimbledon onwards & upwards!"

Piers Morgan, former newspaper editor: "That's why she's the best ever. Astonishing comeback by @serenawilliams. Fantastic effort by @HeatherWatson92."

Greg Rutherford, Olympic long-jump champion: "Great work @HeatherWatson92 not many can do that to Serena. Future champion"