Wimbledon Twitter Reactions: Andy Murray Wins Congratulations From British Athletes, Celebs

British Athletes, Celebs React To Murray's Wimbledon Win
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Andy Murray of Great Britain poses with the Gentlemen's Singles Trophy following his victory in the Gentlemen's Singles Final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 7, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Andy Murray of Great Britain poses with the Gentlemen's Singles Trophy following his victory in the Gentlemen's Singles Final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 7, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

After becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936, Andy Murray shared his disbelief with his nearly two million followers on Twitter.

All professional athletes know pressure. But few have likely experienced the weight of expectation that burdened Murray when he arrived at Centre Court for the 2013 Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday. After Murray vanquished Djokovic on Centre Court at the All England Club, some of the most notable British athletes and celebrities offered their congratulations:

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