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John McEnroe
Combining seven major singles titles with exceptional doubles success and a fiercely confrontational on-court personality.
Wimbledon · Two major titles
- Born
- 16 February 1959
- Birthplace
- Wiesbaden, West Germany (now Germany)
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John McEnroe
John McEnroe is an American former tennis player known for touch, serve-and-volley skill and his later broadcasting career.
Early life
American family abroad
He was born while his father was serving with the United States Air Force.
New York upbringing
He grew up in Queens and developed at the Port Washington Tennis Academy.
Career
- 1977
Wimbledon breakthrough
As a qualifier he reached the semi-finals.
- 1978
Professional transition
He turned professional after winning the NCAA singles title at Stanford.
- 1979–1984
Major champion
He won seven singles majors and reached world number one.
- 1990s onward
Broadcasting
He became a prominent tennis commentator while continuing exhibition and doubles play.
Achievements
Wimbledon
He ended Björn Borg’s five-title run.
Two major titles
He won Wimbledon and the US Open in an 82–3 singles season.
Ninth men’s doubles major
He won Wimbledon with Michael Stich.
Beyond tennis
Music and art
He played guitar in a band and developed an interest in collecting art.
Memoirs
His books include You Cannot Be Serious and But Seriously.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Official career history and recognition ↗Photo: Eurosport. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
