‘Rich Are Getting Richer..’ – John McEnroe Explains the One Thing That’s Troubling Him in the United States

John McEnroe, the American tennis veteran, is famous for his on-court aggression and flawless volley skills. So much so that to this date, young tennis aspirants look up to him. He, Pete Sampras, and Andre Agassi ruled the courts the way Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic do these days.

However, what distinguishes McEnroe from the others apart from his unique gameplay is his take on society. Unlike many, he always had an eye on societal issues and has expressed himself with no fear. Recently, in an interview with Justin Webb McEnroe along with speaking about perfectionism and his life addressed the matter that is spreading like wildfire.

John McEnroe addresses an important issue

The seven-time Grand Slam champion in the interview opened up about the ever-growing drift between the rich and the poor. While speaking about the 100th anniversary of Centre Court and his experience, he said, “In my country, the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. So I don’t think that’s a good thing in any country.”

Thereafter, he added, “I get the feeling that’s happening here. I am troubled by it absolutely. You know this idea that we can’t sort of compromise and to each other. This is getting ridiculous.”

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Even though McEnroe wants the betterment of society, he still doesn’t believe that getting into politics is the right choice for him. However, the tennis veteran stands firm on his decision to endeavor toward solving the issue. He runs a nonprofit organization that introduces thousands of under-resourced children of New York City to tennis.

McEnroe achievements

The American debuted in the year 1978 as a left-handed tennis professional and in just a year claimed his first Grand Slam trophy. McEnroe shined in the hard court of America and claimed the ranking of World no.1 a year after.

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Following that, he clinched three more US Open trophies and three titles from the fastest surface of tennis, speaking of the Australian Open and the French Open. McEnroe couldn’t make it to the finals of the Australian Open in 1983, and in 1984, he slipped up his first ever clay-based Grand Slam title to Ivan Lendl.