MENSUR SULJOVIC'S maiden televised triumph at the Unibet Champions League of Darts was met with an incredible reaction on social media on Sunday night.
The Austrian star defeated Gary Anderson to cap his Champions League debut by claiming the £100,000 title - emotionally lifting the trophy at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff live on BBC Sport.
Suljovic's success was hailed by both his fellow professionals as well as leading personalities on Twitter - including Stephen Fry, who has almost 13 million followers.
Over 3,500 tweets were made in the UK in the hours following Suljovic's success, showing the world number seven's growing popularity in the sport.
Stephen Fry
Oh to see such joy. A million congratulations @MensurSuljovic - so happy for you #championsLeagueDarts
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) September 17, 2017
BBC Presenter Jason Mohammad
Thank you for watching the darts with us and your kind comments. But its @MensurSuljovic who should take all the plaudits. Wow! #bbcdarts
— Jason Mohammad (@jasonmohammad) September 17, 2017
BBC Sport
He's put a smile on everyone's face all weekend.
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) September 17, 2017
What a moment for Mensur Suljovic. #bbcdarts https://t.co/r4xIR1Ym89 pic.twitter.com/u0SvZk6TnS
Gary Anderson
Great to be in another final well done mensur well deserved played Great all weekend. Now home to wait for the wee one to make an appearance
— Gary Anderson (@GaryAnderson180) September 17, 2017
Michael van Gerwen
Congratulations to Mensur Suljovic. Deserving to enjoy the moment! ?
— Michael Van Gerwen (@MvG180) September 17, 2017
PDC Chairman Barry Hearn
@MensurSuljovic Well done champ. Wonderful to see you so happy.
— Barry Hearn (@BarryHearn) September 17, 2017
Kevin Painter
Well done @MensurSuljovic ??great words from @GaryAnderson180 ?
— Kevin Painter (@OfficialKP180) September 17, 2017
Eric Bristow
Havent enjoyed someone winning a tournament as much well done suljovic great for darts a gentleman
— Eric Bristow MBE (@ericbristow) September 17, 2017
Paul Nicholson
Congratulations to Mensur who brought smiles to all with that win.
— Paul Nicholson (@TheAsset180) September 17, 2017
The 160 finish in the semi final to win it will long live in my memory.
Steve Beaton
Well played to @MensurSuljovic on his great win tonight. Played great darts all weekend a deserved winner and a nice guy.
— Stevebeaton (@Stevebeaton180) September 17, 2017
Wayne Mardle
Watching another human being as happy as Mensur is heart warming. Gary Anderson is a credit to the sport with his manner.
— Wayne Mardle (@Wayne501Mardle) September 17, 2017
Sky Sports commentator Rod Studd
I love it when a sportsman is genuinely overjoyed at success. It reminds me why I started watching sport. Heartwarming stuff from Mensur.
— Rod Studd (@Rod_Studd) September 17, 2017
Peter Manley
Well done Mensur, great to see true sporting emotion from such a likeable fella. @OfficialPDC @unibet @AlanWarriner
— Peter Manley (@onedart180) September 17, 2017