Ryder Cup reactions from the tennis world

The Ryder Cup—the biennial golf event that pits PGA players from the U.S. and Europe against each other in team competition—was a sight to see this past weekend. Great play from both sides, rowdy crowds and an eventual win by Team USA captivated sports fans across the globe.

The tennis world took notice. Here are some player reactions to what happened on the course:

First, former World No. 1 (and mom-to-be) Victoria Azarenka tweeted out the call:

Amer Delic was amped up:

Frenchman Julien Benneteau was right there with him, ready to root on Team Europe—and do nothing else for the weekend:

(Translation: “During the next 3 days only one thing that counts.”)

Brazilian doubles specialist Andre Sa checked in with Jamie Murray to let him know where his head was at:

One of the wildest shots over the weekend was when Team USA’s Brooks Koepka’s tee shot landed on opponent Thomas Pieters' dad's backpack.

James Blake replied to American golfer’s Josh Swanson’s tweet about it, letting weekend duffers know: Pro golfers—they’re nothing like us:

Retired pro—and not a bad golfer himself—Mardy Fish was quite appreciative of the match that was on everyone’s lips between Rory McIlroy of the European squad and Patrick Reed of Team USA:

With Novak Djokovic taking time off due to injury, his coach, Boris Becker, was all in from first tee to last:

Alas, despite Becker’s fervent support, it was not to be as the U.S. ended its losing streak to Europe. He was not a sore loser however:

All-time great Czech-turned-American Martina Navratilova also acknowledged the feat:

Check out the highlight reel for yourself: