John McErone -Tennis Legend
This article give information about Tennis legend John McErone.One of the most exciting, controversial and yet very successful tennis players in the history.No other tennis player in either singles or doubles has probably matched the natural talent or the fierce competitiveness of John McEnroe. One of the most exciting, controversial and yet very successful tennis players in the history.
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No other tennis player in either singles or doubles has probably matched the natural talent or the fierce competitiveness of John McEnroe. He was one of the most exciting, controversial and yet very successful tennis players in the history.No other tennis player in either singles or doubles has probably matched the natural talent or the fierce competitiveness of John McEnroe. One of the most exciting, controversial and yet very successful tennis players in the history.
John Patrick McEnroe Jr was born on 12 February, 1959, in Wiesbaden, Germany, where his father was stationed with the US Air Force. Before John was a year old, the family returned to the US,Eventually settling in Douglas Manor, on the shores of Long Island Sound, New York.
Standing at 5' 11" with a hard-to-read left-handed fierce serve, he became known for his lightning quick reactions and superb hand-eye co-ordination which enabled him to neuter even the most powerful of groundstrokes of his opponents. His natural talent and the ultimate drop volley control made him the most delicate, powerful yet exciting player of the wooden-racquet era.
At the age of 18, he played as an amateur in Paris, and won the first of his many titles; the mixed doubles at the French open 1977 and the junior singles.
As a 19-year-old McEnroe joined the US Davis Cup team, and it could be said that he gave them the lift that was so desperately needed .His excellent performance enabled the team to won the Davis Cup. He remains one of the most important members of US Davis cup team.
The following Highlights about his achievements in Davis Cup for US. His performance in Davis cup made him greatest tennis professional who loved to play for his country.
DAVIS CUP HIGHLIGHTS
Position in Team Years
Team Member 1978-84, 87-89, 91, 92
Captain 1999-2000
Singles/Doubles Total Rubbers Played Total Rubbers Won
Singles 49 41
Doubles 20 18
He continues to excel in the world Grand Slam tournaments along with others ATP tournaments. The following table gives details about his grand slam victories.
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Tournament Round Reached Years
Roland Garros Mixed Doubles Winner 1977
Singles finalist 1984
Wimbledon Singles Winner 1981, 83, 84
Singles finalist 1980, 82
Doubles Winner 1979, 81,83,84,92
Mixed Doubles finalist 1999
US OPEN:
Singles Winner 1979, 80, 81, 84
Singles finalist 1985
Doubles Winner 1979, 81, 83, 89
His career titles 104 including 77 listed by ATP as single player and 71 as Double player. His greatest Rivalries were with Jimmy Connors, Bjorn Borg and Ivan Lendal. Some of his matches with above players can be called as greatest matches of all time.
