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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 19: John McEnroe of the United States reacts during the mixed doubles match between John McEnroe of the United States and his partner Kim Clijsters of Belgium and Martina Navratilova of the United States and Jamie Murray of Great Britain during the Wimbledon No. 1 Court Celebration in support of the Wimbledon Foundation at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on May 19, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 19: John McEnroe of the United States reacts during the mixed doubles match between John McEnroe of the United States and his partner Kim Clijsters of Belgium and Martina Navratilova of the United States and Jamie Murray of Great Britain during the Wimbledon No. 1 Court Celebration in support of the Wimbledon Foundation at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on May 19, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
When it comes to tennis, John McEnroe is a name that has always been associated with greatness. From being a tennis sensation to his off-court pursuits, he has always managed to stay in the news. After his retirement from the sport, he became a commentator which clearly described his love for the sport.
In a recent revelation, it now comes out that his love for tennis has taken him far, as he took the initiative to inspire young kids. The Tennis Hall of Famer paid a recent visit to Denver, where he stood up and gave the youth the once-in-a-lifetime experience. Not only this, but he also stood for a fundraiser that would allow children to have basic access to the game.
John McEnroe headlined Denver event for a noble cause
In an event held in Denver, former world No. 1 and International Tennis Hall of Famer John McEnroe seized the spotlight. The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s visit to the Mile High City was marked by a fundraiser that was working relentlessly towards providing the basic tennis needs to the underprivileged kids.
Denver Tennis Park, a non-profit organization established in 2017, has always been upfront whenever it comes to providing the kids with the basic needs of tennis. However, the introduction of McEnroe added more light to the event. DTP serves their services to elementary, middle, and high school students.
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Thus, John McEnroe, who made a name for himself by his heroics in tennis, gave his fans a reason to love him even more, as he worked towards the well-being of the kids.
The fundraiser in Denver was just an initiative to make sure that irrespective of the background, everyone has a chance to grow. However, McEnroe did many activities there and gave the fans some special surprises that made their day.
McEnroe spoke about the importance of tennis in the fundraiser
The fundraiser was a really special event for the American player. The event not only had McEnore’s Jonnyu Smyth Band but also a speech from the legend himself. In the speech, he went ahead and talked about the importance of the game and how it has the capability to unite people despite being from different backgrounds and color.
However, this isn’t all, as there was also a special surprise for the attendees. There was a bidding system, and the winner got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch Wimbledon and that too from the desk of the legendary John McEnroe himself. Interestingly, McEnroe takes the role of a commentator at the tournament.
Thus, McEnroe’s appearance at the fundraiser was no less than a surprise for all the attendees. Not only did they get a chance to see their favorite player but also got a chance to learn so many things and also a chance to avail the best Wimbledon experience.
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