The top spot was up for grabs in the crucial tournament of BNP Paribas Open. The failure of Novak Djokovic meant that Andy Murray required just one over Milos Ranic in the semi-final to become the World No.1 for the first time in his career. But, Raonic cut the ordeal short by gifting Murray the top spot after he pulled out of the tournament 1 hour before the match. This feat is now a reply to all the questions that tennis viewers perpetually raised on whether the 29 year old is even deserving to be a part of the Big 4.
Naturally so, twitter has been flooded with hundreds of tweets within seconds of Murray becoming the No.1.
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11.5 years as a professional
798 matches
42 career titles
1 sporting pinnacle reached@andy_murray is the new world No.1! 🌍 👏 pic.twitter.com/G9UKdVwt8y— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) November 5, 2016
We have a new 👑 in town. Congrats Sir @andy_murray
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) November 5, 2016
https://twitter.com/Tennis17MAD/status/794963701929537537
Congrats to @andy_murray on being the new world number 1! Much deserved accomplishment for him, and glad he got there. Long time coming !
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) November 5, 2016
Congrats @andy_murray for becoming the new #1 @ATPWorldTour ! Welcome to a very small club of members being the best in their profession…
— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) November 5, 2016
@andy_murray u the man
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) November 5, 2016
Congrats to @andy_murray for becoming the new world no 1! It's been a long time coming, so well deserved!!
— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) November 5, 2016
Congratulations @andy_murray for reaching the pinnacle of our sport- #1!!! And that's not a hash tag- that is #1:). 👍
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) November 5, 2016
Andy Murray becomes world tennis No. 1! pic.twitter.com/UmNPeYtkMk
— andy (@andytelasai) November 5, 2016
Congratulations @andy_murray on No.1! You worked so hard to get there the looong way. You are a true inspiration!
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) November 5, 2016
The King is dead… long live the King. #AndyMurray #NovakDjokovic #BNPPM #ParisMasters pic.twitter.com/K5SftuB5uV
— Nial Smith (@NialSmith) November 5, 2016
Andy Murray. Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/6vM388Crlh
— Ana (@Prague_matic) November 5, 2016
Murray’s mother Judy was quick to tweet a throwback picture of them both.
You've come a long way baby 1️⃣❤️ pic.twitter.com/VEIVl6NsxA
— judy murray (@JudyMurray) November 5, 2016
TFF.
Time for fizz. pic.twitter.com/RA6Eev0uKA— judy murray (@JudyMurray) November 5, 2016
Big congrats to @andy_murray for becoming world 1! Truly deserved! History maker 👏🏻
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) November 5, 2016
Congratulations to new world #1 @andy_murray what a journey to get there at 29
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) November 5, 2016
Huge congratulations to @andy_murray on becoming world no. 1!
— Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) November 5, 2016
.@andy_murray is 1st British man & 26th player to become No. 1 in history of #Emirates #ATP Rankings (since Aug. 23, 1973).
— ATP Media Info (@ATPMediaInfo) November 5, 2016
Andy #Murray is World No.1 #HistoryMaker pic.twitter.com/bi8LqjjdrY
— LTA (@the_LTA) November 5, 2016
He spent 76 weeks at World Number Two…
But now he finally graces that top spot!
🎉 Well done Andy Murray! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/p4D0LNZMEN
— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) November 5, 2016
In other news, WELL DONE @andy_murray! World No.1, in mighty tough field. Brilliant achievement. #proud #respect
— Rory Bremner (@rorybremner) November 5, 2016
What a year for Andy Murray
🏆 Wimbledon Champion
🏅 Olympic Champion
🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 other titles
👶 Becomes a fatherAnd now world number 1️⃣ pic.twitter.com/z1emOBioAY
— BBC 5 Live Sport (@5liveSport) November 5, 2016
Congratulations Andy Murray. What a fantastic achievement. 🎾🏆1️⃣ https://t.co/jNYhV4trbz
— Tom Watson (@tom_watson) November 5, 2016
So incredible to see @andy_murray reach World No.1 … always wanted to see a Brit reach No.1! Just incredible! Well done Andy!
— Ben Montague (@ben_montague) November 5, 2016
BREAKING NEWS!#AndyMurray overjoyed to be the new World Number 1! pic.twitter.com/1eIt2PeXgi
— My Racing Tips (@myracingtips) November 5, 2016
Congratulations to @andy_murray – now officially the world's number one tennis player. What an achievement.
— Irvine Welsh (@IrvineWelsh) November 5, 2016
This makes me surprisingly emotional. Well done that man. @andy_murray https://t.co/sdYx6MpWkt
— Miranda Hart (@mermhart) November 5, 2016
Good work @andy_murray world no 1,what a feeling to look down on the rest
— stephen hendry (@SHendry775) November 5, 2016
For Andy Murray to assert himself in the way he has – Grand Slams, Olympic Golds, #1 – in an era of the 3 best ever; insane. Totally insane.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) November 5, 2016
HISTORY: Andy Murray is the first British tennis player to go #1 in the world since Fred Perry. An awe-inspiring achievement.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) November 5, 2016
