While 2016 might have had its low points elsewhere, it has really been a remarkable 12 months for sport.
Leicester City won the Premier League for the first time, Cristiano Ronaldo finally got his hands on a major international trophy, the Chicago Cubs ended a huuuuuge wait for a trophy, and Team GB enjoyed an Olympic Games more impressive than anyone predicted.
But Andy Murray's year might well have capped it all off.
The 29-year-old has had to contend with some of tennis' all-time greats, but he has finally realised a career-long ambition of reaching the world number one spot.
And, as if that wasn't enough, he has ended the year with victory at the prestigious ATP Tour Finals in London, seeing off his long-time rival Novak Djoković to boot.
https://twitter.com/Eurosport_UK/status/800429029056716800
Tennis fans rushed to congratulate the Scottish British star for his achievement, not just at the O2 but across the whole calendar year.
https://twitter.com/LiamPaulCanning/status/800428672733839360
https://twitter.com/Mullane45/status/800428902393008128
Though could he have been happier about it? Just kidding.
https://twitter.com/tmbrntt/status/800431136291913729
The praise kept raining in for a man who will surely go down as a real great of the game.
https://twitter.com/Steakheed/status/800428554618081280
https://twitter.com/jccurtis1/status/800431327120015360
And, of course, one aspect of his victory has elevated him from brilliance to true greatness.
https://twitter.com/CarolineCheese/status/800429747796869120
https://twitter.com/danielstorey85/status/800428771627044864
Arise Sir Andy.
