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.
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Naturally so, twitter has been flooded with hundreds of tweets within seconds of Murray becoming the No.1.
11.5 years as a professional 798 matches 42 career titles 1 sporting pinnacle reached @andy_murray is the new world No.1! 🌍 👏
We have a new 👑 in town. Congrats Sir @andy_murray
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Congrats @andy_murray for becoming the new #1 @ATPWorldTour ! Welcome to a very small club of members being the best in their profession...
@andy_murray u the man
Congrats to @andy_murray for becoming the new world no 1! It's been a long time coming, so well deserved!!
Congratulations @andy_murray for reaching the pinnacle of our sport- #1!!! And that's not a hash tag- that is #1:). 👍
Andy Murray becomes world tennis No. 1!
Congratulations @andy_murray on No.1! You worked so hard to get there the looong way. You are a true inspiration!
The King is dead… long live the King. #AndyMurray #NovakDjokovic #BNPPM #ParisMasters
Andy Murray. Congratulations!
Murray’s mother Judy was quick to tweet a throwback picture of them both.
You've come a long way baby 1️⃣❤️
TFF. Time for fizz.
Big congrats to @andy_murray for becoming world 1! Truly deserved! History maker 👏🏻
Congratulations to new world #1 @andy_murray what a journey to get there at 29
Huge congratulations to @andy_murray on becoming world no. 1!
.@andy_murray is 1st British man & 26th player to become No. 1 in history of #Emirates #ATP Rankings (since Aug. 23, 1973).
Andy #Murray is World No.1 #HistoryMaker
He spent 76 weeks at World Number Two... But now he finally graces that top spot! 🎉 Well done Andy Murray! 🎉
In other news, WELL DONE @andy_murray! World No.1, in mighty tough field. Brilliant achievement. #proud #respect
What a year for Andy Murray 🏆 Wimbledon Champion 🏅 Olympic Champion 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 other titles 👶 Becomes a father And now world number 1️⃣
Congratulations Andy Murray. What a fantastic achievement. 🎾🏆1️⃣ h
He spent 76 weeks at World Number Two... But now he finally graces that top spot! 🎉 Well done Andy Murray! 🎉
So incredible to see @andy_murray reach World No.1 ... always wanted to see a Brit reach No.1! Just incredible! Well done Andy!
BREAKING NEWS! #AndyMurray overjoyed to be the new World Number 1!
Congratulations to @andy_murray - now officially the world's number one tennis player. What an achievement.
This makes me surprisingly emotional. Well done that man. @andy_murray
Andy #Murray is World No.1 #HistoryMaker
Good work @andy_murray world no 1,what a feeling to look down on the rest
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.
HISTORY: Andy Murray is the first British tennis player to go #1 in the world since Fred Perry. An awe-inspiring achievement.