Well wishes for Andy Murray as nation hopes for historic Wimbledon win

Final chance: Andy Murray will face Roger Federer on Sunday.SNS Group

Andy Murray's semi-final victory at Wimbledon on Friday has prompted a stream of congratulatory messages.

Politicians, sports stars and celebrities clamoured to wish the 25-year-old well ahead of his SW19 final on Sunday — the first to feature a Briton in 74 years.

First Minister Alex Salmond said: "This is an absolutely unique moment for any Scot — getting to the final is a magnificent achievement in itself, and the whole of Scotland will be cheering Andy on to go one better.

"He has carried himself extremely well and played brilliantly right throughout the tournament and it is clear he remains calm and focused on this vital match. I'll be there in person to help cheer him on."

Scottish Secretary Michael Moore said: "Andy Murray fully deserves his place on the greatest tennis stage of all this Sunday. He has been knocking on the door for the past few years and now he is the first-ever Scot to make it to the Wimbledon men's final.

"Everyone across the country will be willing him on, as they have over the years. Andy Murray is already a sporting hero and now he is one win away from becoming a legend. Come on Andy!"

Many took to Twitter to express their thoughts on the Scot's Wimbledon win.

Labour leader Ed Miliband said: "Many many congratulations to Andy Murray. An amazing achievement after 74 years of hurt for British men's tennis at Wimbledon."

Mayor of London Boris Johnson tweeted: "Well done Andy Murray! Let's hope he can do in this Jubilee year what Virginia Wade did when she won in 1977 during the Silver Jubilee!"

Former tennis professional Andrew Castle wrote: "So Federer plays for record 7th Wimbledon title and world no 1. Murray plays for his place in tennis history."

Other tennis fans included Lord Sugar, who told Murray "well done", and presenter Jonathan Ross, who wrote on the website: "Tsonga gave Murray a real test. He proved himself today. Great match."

Comedian Eddie Izzard wrote: "Well done mate — Andy Murray into first Wimbledon final."

Addressing comments from some that Murray should have appeared more pleased in his post-match interviews, broadcaster Piers Morgan wrote: "Scowl and snarl your way to the Title #AndyMurray — nobody wins trophies in professional sport for possession of a cutesy smile. #BritGrit."

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