Wherever he serves, he still causes a stir! Tennis legend John McEnroe (65) is famous for his sporting duels – and for his choleric outbursts.
Now the three-time Wimbledon winner is celebrating his comeback at the prestigious competition: in an 80s look with a curly wig! The most famous tennis tournament in the world (June 24 to July 14) is currently taking place in London. And McEnroe is on site in retro style for a commercial shoot.
Visually, he’s a real ace! That’s exactly how he looked when he won the Men’s Singles Finals in 1981, aged 22.
Tennis star McEnroe on his way to becoming Wimbledon champion at the age of 22. He was born the son of a soldier in Wiesbaden (Hesse), but lived there for only nine months
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The sports star also appears without a wig to prove that it is really him. John McEnroe, the man who divided the tennis world. For many he was “Ugly John”, “Super-Brat” or “Big Mouth John”. The bully who smashed rackets and insulted referees.
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He had to pay almost 62,000 euros in fines and was the first professional since 1963 to be disqualified from a Grand Slam tournament for insults and unsportsmanlike conduct (1990 at the Australian Open). Today he works as a TV expert for Eurosport and is committed to the rights of disabled people. He also plays concerts with his second wife, rock singer Patty Smyth (67).
Singer Patty Smyth and John McEnroe have been married since 1997
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Despite his choleric nature, fans loved John McEnroe for his unconventional game. He won seven Grand Slam tournaments, was number 1 in the world rankings for 170 weeks and won a doubles tournament in 2006, 14 years after his retirement. A player with skill, charisma – and cult status.
2024-07-02 16:46:31
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