John McEnroe
John McEnroe
John Patrick McEnroe Jr.is an American former World No. 1 professional tennis player, often rated among the greatest of all time in the sport, especially for his touch on the volley. He won seven Grand Slam singles titles, nine Grand Slam men's doubles titles, and one Grand Slam mixed doubles title. He also won a record eight year-end championships, 19 Grand Prix Super Series titles, and finished his career with 77 ATP-listed singles titles and 78 in doubles...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth16 February 1959
CountryUnited States of America
I didn't serve and volley until I got to Wimbledon in '77.
I want to inspire the old people. The old dog wants to teach the young guys a few new tricks.
It means a lot to be back in New York. Particularly since one of the last senior event scheduled in the States was supposed to be here in New York. We were supposed to play in Central Park right after 9-11 and when 9-11 happened obviously things changed.
The ushers are looking for a couple of bucks and they will sit people down right in the middle of the game. They will do it and you've got to live with that.
I am not a monster. I'm not all bad. Maybe 10 percent. I think I'm 90 percent good.
I had a similar year back in 1984 when I felt like I couldn't lose.
The good part of having six kids is, there's always one who wants to hug you and say, 'Daddy, I love you.'
No one cares about the Davis Cup. How many people know I won five Davis Cups and seven majors, but that I rarely played the Australian Open?
It's been predictable, in the sense of 'expect the unexpected'.
I believe there's only one autobiography you can do.
Be happy. If you're successful but unhappy, that's emptiness.
To be involved in a senior tournament back in the States is very satisfying.
There's something deeply satisfying when it succeeds, but I'm not going to do another book just to put my name on something and make some money if it's not something I deeply care about.
Let's hope his nerves will run through his veins.