It’s been a hell of a weekend at Wimbledon, as Andy Murray beat Canadian sixth seed Milos Raonic and won in his category of the tournament for the second time, making him the first British man since to win multiple times since the legendary Fred Perry in 1955. Serena Williams also beat German fourth seed Angelique Kerber to bag her seventh Wimbledon title. It seems the world was glued to the games, resulting in some pretty excitable social media posts from famouses across the pop culture landscape. Here are a few that made us punch the air – and determine to brush up on our backstroke.
Orange Is The New Black actress Laverne Cox tipped her hat to Serena…
… After getting giddy at seeing Beyoncé in the audience
#QueenBey @Beyonce is giving me life in @serenawilliams' player's box at #WimbledonFinals #Wimbledon2016. #Sorry reunion Go Serena!
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) July 9, 2016
While grime don Tinchy Stryder was a little more even-handed
Yes yes Serena!! ???… Well done to McHale though, proper played well. #Wimbledon
— Tinchy Stryder (@TinchyStryder) July 1, 2016
And Boy George had his ear to the ground when it came to Murray’s win
Hey @andy_murray I hear you won and that's exciting! I will watch it on replay. Well done! 🙂
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) July 10, 2016
Trainspotting writer Irvine Welsh was effusive in his praise
CONGRATULATIONS @andy_murray a sports god.
— Irvine Welsh (@IrvineWelsh) July 10, 2016
Whereas David Walliams only needed one word
Magic @andy_murray #Wimbledon https://t.co/JLwmLrJB7d
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) July 10, 2016
Scandal actress Kerry Washington bowed down to Serena
#Serena ?? I bow down. And am simultaneously uplifted.
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) July 9, 2016
And Wolverine himself recognised a fellow badass
@serenawilliams v @AngeliqueKerber @Wimbledon Serena = champion! Incredible effort. You're a class act. #22
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) July 9, 2016
Whereas Calvin Harris kept it simple
https://twitter.com/CalvinHarris/status/752173149781954560
Congratulations, Serena, you’ve earned a rest