age
65 years
16/02/1959
born at
Wiesbaden (Germany)
PRO CAREER
1978 - 1994
16 years
Main hand
left
One-handed backhand
age
65 years
16/02/1959
born at
Wiesbaden (Germany)
PRO CAREER
1978 - 1994
16 years
Main hand
left
One-handed backhand
John McEnroe landed like a UFO in the tennis world, when it was dominated by the backcourt playing and coldness of Bjorn Borg. A lefty irresistibly drawn to the net, the American made life so hard for the Swede that their now-mythical rivalry was brought to the big screen in 2017. An uncommon player who was inimitable and never imitated, McEnroe through his memorable fits on courts around the world. But he did more than that. Big Mac had his rebellious tendencies, but he also had impressive stats: 77 titles on the tour, including 7 Grand Slams. And his record for the most consecutive sets won ‒ 49 in 1984 ‒ stood until 2018. It was bested by none other than Rafael Nadal. McEnroe, who excelled in doubles with Peter Fleming, also made a memorable impression on the clay courts of Roland-Garros. In 1984, he succumbed to Ivan Lendl after having led 2 sets to 1. At the time he had seemed untouchable and he now calls the memory the "worst of his life". Now a coach, commentator and luxury advisor to the WATFA, McEnroe savours his days with a smile on his face. It is well deserved.
Titles
77
Finals
32
Higher ranking
1
ATP Singles, 03/03/1980