McEnroe was born in the U.S military base at Wiesbaden, where his father was stationed with the United States Air Force. Verbal outbursts seemed to be a key way in which he motivated himself to battle through tough situations during matches, but this frequently got him into trouble. But McEnroe also quickly became known for his competitive fire and volatile temper. His sharp reflexes enabled him to return the biggest serves and passing shots masterfully, and the variety, delicacy, and quickness of his play delighted crowds.
McEnroe's game combined shot-making artistry, deft volleys, and a fast, attacking style of play. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1999.Īfter a 12-year absence from the professional tour, McEnroe returned to top-level doubles competition in 2006 and became the oldest male player to win a top-level title in 30 years at San Jose. He is remembered for his shot-making artistry and supreme volleying for his matches against Björn Borg for his fiery on-court temperament, which frequently landed him in trouble with umpires and tennis authorities and for the catchphrase "You cannot be serious!" directed toward an umpire during a match at Wimbledon in 1981. He also won nine Grand Slam men's doubles titles and one Grand Slam mixed doubles title. During his career, he won seven Grand Slam singles titles – three at Wimbledon and four at the U.S. Scott Riley, writing for The Sports Network, recognized him as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. 1 professional tennis player from the United States. (born Februin Wiesbaden, Germany) is a former World No. Wiesbaden, Germany (United States Military Base) Related subjects: Sports and games people John McEnroe
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