Stars congratulate Andy Murray on Twitter

A number of personalities from the sporting and celebrity world have taken to Twitter to congratulate Great Britain's Andy Murray on winning the men's singles Olympic gold medal.

The 25-year-old Scot defeated world number one Roger Federer in three straight sets on Centre Court earlier today.

See what a selection of personalities said below.

"Congrats to @andy_murray, Roger and @delpotrojuan. Especially to Andy, I can imagine the joy of doing at home." Rafael Nadal, who missed the Games because of injury

"Congrats @andy_murray what a win. Made up for u." England striker Wayne Rooney

"Never in doubt @andy_murray Bravo!!" Five-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy

"Yes gold brilliant well done Andy Murray" Entrepreneur Lord Alan Sugar

"MURRAY!!!!!!!! #getin" World number one golfer Luke Donald

"Go on Musgrove lad... @andy_murray Gold, what an Olympic games this is turning out to be #london2012" Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton

"You absolutely deserved that @andy_murray. Inspired, brilliant and best of all British!" TV presenter Georgie Thompson

He has since added a silver medal by losing the mixed doubles gold-medal match.