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20th Nov 2016

The best reaction to Andy Murray capping off a remarkable 2016

What a year it's been for him.

Tom Victor

While 2016 might have had its low points elsewhere, it has really been a remarkable 12 months for sport.

Leicester City won the Premier League for the first time, Cristiano Ronaldo finally got his hands on a major international trophy, the Chicago Cubs ended a huuuuuge wait for a trophy, and Team GB enjoyed an Olympic Games more impressive than anyone predicted.

But Andy Murray’s year might well have capped it all off.

The 29-year-old has had to contend with some of tennis’ all-time greats, but he has finally realised a career-long ambition of reaching the world number one spot.

And, as if that wasn’t enough, he has ended the year with victory at the prestigious ATP Tour Finals in London, seeing off his long-time rival Novak Djoković to boot.

Tennis fans rushed to congratulate the Scottish British star for his achievement, not just at the O2 but across the whole calendar year.

Though could he have been happier about it? Just kidding.

The praise kept raining in for a man who will surely go down as a real great of the game.

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And, of course, one aspect of his victory has elevated him from brilliance to true greatness.

Arise Sir Andy.