Saturday, 23 November 2024

John McEnroe

Contest: The US Athletic Hall of Fame - Athletes 2024
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Sport(s): Tennis
Statistics: 77 Singles Titles
7 Singles Grand Slams
881-193 Singles Record
3 Wimbledon Singles Titles (1981, 1983 & 1984)
4 U.S. Open Singles Titles (1979, 1980, 1981 & 1984)
78 Doubles Titles
9 Doubles Grand Slams
530-102 Doubles Record
5 Wimbledon Doubles Titles (1979, 1981, 1983, 1984 & 1992)
4 U.S. Open Doubles Titles (1979, 1981, 1983 & 1989)
1 Mixed Doubles Grand Slams
1 French Open Mixed Doubles Title (1977)
5 Davis Cups (1978, 1979. 1981, 1982 & 1992)
1 AP Male Athlete of the Year Award (1981)
Member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame
If there was a bad boy of tennis, then that man was John McEnroe.

McEnroe became famous (or infamous) for his confrontations with umpires and anyone in a position of authority in tennis. Despite what could be considered garish behavior, it was juxtaposed with artistic skill and some of the most beautiful tennis ever played.

McEnroe won 77 singles and 78 doubles titles on the court, which remains a combined record in the Open Era. Some tennis pundits have even described McEnroe as the greatest doubles player of all-time. His wins include five Wimbledon Titles and four U.S. Opens, and internationally, he took the United States to five Davis Cup wins. His participation in that event reinvigorated the tournament as many American stars had previously bypassed the competition.

We are proud to nominate John McEnroe for the United States Athletic Hall of Fame.

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