John McEnroe

American former tennis player

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Born:February 16, 1959

Age:67

Zodiac Sign:Aquarius

Height:1.80 m (5′11″)

Born in:Wiesbaden, Germany

Residence:New York City, United States

Languages:English

Journalist Tennis Player Tennis Coach

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Spouse: Tatum O'Neal(1986–1994)

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Movies & TV

You Don't Mess with the ZohanAnger ManagementJack and JillMr. DeedsNever Have I Ever

Books

You Cannot Be Serious

Awards

Philippe Chatrier Award (2007)Associated Press Athlete of the Year (1981)International Tennis Hall of Fame

John McEnroe

American former tennis player

Biography

John Patrick McEnroe Jr. (born February 16, 1959) is an American former professional tennis player. Often ranked amongst the greatest tennis players of all time, McEnroe was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 170 weeks. He also held the world No. 1 ranking in men's doubles for 269 weeks (third-most of all time). He is one of two male players (alongside Stefan Edberg) to have held both No. 1 rankings, and the only one to hold both simultaneously. McEnroe was known during his playing career for his shot-making and volleying skills, his rivalries with Björn Borg and Jimmy Connors, and his confrontational on-court behavior, which frequently landed him in trouble with umpires and tennis authorities. McEnroe won an Open Era record 155 career titles: 77 in singles, 77 in doubles and 1 in mixed doubles. This includes seven singles majors (four at the US Open and three at Wimbledon), nine men's doubles majors, and one mixed doubles major. McEnroe is the only male player to win more than 70 titles in both singles and doubles. His singles match record of 82–3 in 1984 remains the best single-season win rate of the Open Era. McEnroe also excelled at the two year-end tournaments, winning eight singles and seven doubles titles, both of which are records. He was named the ATP Player of the Year and the ITF World Champion three times each: in 1981, 1983 and 1984. McEnroe contributed to five Davis Cup titles for the United States and later was team captain. He has stayed active in retirement, often competing in senior events on the ATP Champions Tour, where he has won 25 titles. He also works as a television commentator during the majors and has had cameo roles and served as a narrator in various comedy television series.

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Quotes

“You cannot be serious!”

— His famous catchphrase directed toward an umpire during a match at Wimbledon in 1981.

“You are the pits of the world! Vultures! Trash!”

— To the umpire, spectators and reporters at Wimbledon, quoted in Time (December 28, 1981)

“I’ll let the racket do the talking.”

— On defending his title as Wimbledon champion, London Times (June 26, 1984)

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Photos

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John McEnroe at the Vanity Fair kickoff part for the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival.

John and Patrick McEnroe at the 2009 US Open

Tennis great and now broadcaster. Loved him back in the 80s! Oct '16 NYC

The Nike International Tennis Exhibition - John McEnroe-Carl Uwe Steeb - Rudi Sedlmayer Halle München, 1989

Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Westland/Utrecht Tennisbond (Haarlem); John McEnroe in actie Datum : 21 oktober 1978 Locatie : Haarlem Trefwoorden : tennis Persoonsnaam : John McEnroe Fotograaf : Verhoeff, Bert / Anefo Auteursrechthebbende : Nationaal Archief Materiaalsoort : Negatief (zwart/wit) Nummer archiefinventaris : bekijk toegang 2.24.01.05 Bestanddeelnummer : 929-9581

Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : ABN Tennistoernooi, finale Beschrijving : Björn Borg en John McEnroe na afloop Datum : 8 april 1979 Trefwoorden : tennis, toernooien Persoonsnaam : Borg, Björn, McEnroe, John Fotograaf : Croes, Rob C. / Anefo Auteursrechthebbende : Nationaal Archief Materiaalsoort : Negatief (zwart/wit) Nummer archiefinventaris : bekijk toegang 2.24.01.05 Bestanddeelnummer : 930-2094

Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : ABN Tennistoernooi, finale Beschrijving : McEnroe in aktie Datum : 8 april 1979 Trefwoorden : tennis, toernooien Persoonsnaam : McEnroe, John Fotograaf : Croes, Rob C. / Anefo Auteursrechthebbende : Nationaal Archief Materiaalsoort : Negatief (zwart/wit) Nummer archiefinventaris : bekijk toegang 2.24.01.05 Bestanddeelnummer : 930-2093