Things didn’t go according to John McEnroe’s plan at the 2024 Laver Cup! However, thorough planning is required before things kick-start at the next big event in his life. John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg have already revealed earlier that they would sign off as captains of Team World and Team Europe respectively, after this year’s Laver Cup. So, it’s more of a past thing now for them! McEnroe will next play the role of father of the bride at his daughter Anna’s marriage.

John McEnroe has three biological daughters, one stepdaughter, and two sons. He shares three children (Kevin, Emily, and Sean) with his ex-wife, Tatum O’Neal. McEnroe also has two daughters, Anna and Ava, with Patty Smyth. He is also a stepfather to Ruby, Smyth’s daughter from her previous marriage.

McEnroe has time and again credited his daughters for helping him realize the importance of equal opportunities for young girls in sports. “Thanks to my daughters in large part, I now realize how important it is for young girls to have the same opportunities as boys to take part in physical activity. I am proud to be a feminist,” he wrote in his autobiography ‘But Seriously.’

So, his love for his daughters often gets conveyed through these moments. Despite snatching a defeat from the jaws of victory, he couldn’t stop himself from expressing his excitement for the next mega event in his life. During the presentation ceremony, we heard the 65-year-old tennis legend say, “To my daughter Anna, I’m coming home. You’re getting married in two weeks. I hope you’re watching. We’re gonna win that one.”

John McEnroe loves spending time with his daughters. For example, he’s often seen singing with his other daughter, Emily. Both the father and the daughter love setting the stage on fire with their lively performances. So, he is equally energetic and vocal outside the court as he is inside the court. A true legend of the racquet sport! Talking about legends, since it’s time for Andre Agassi and Yannick Noah to carry forward their legacy at the Laver Cup, we saw both McEnroe and Borg engaging in a heartwarming moment at the Uber Arena.

“Love you man” – John McEnroe expresses his love and admiration for his long-time rival, Bjorn Borg

An end of an Era! Both John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg have served as captains for Team World and Team Europe, respectively, since the inception of the Laver Cup in 2017. These two long-time rivals have witnessed several memorable moments at the Laver Cup sitting beside each other. Borg’s Team Europe won 5 titles and McEnore’s Team World won it 2 times as of now. We saw both tennis legends get a bit emotional during their speech while signing off from their roles as captains of both teams.

Bjorn Borg said, “I’m gonna miss John a lot. Of course, we’re gonna see each other… I remember when Roger called me and asked if I wanted to be captain for Team Europe. That was 8 years ago. I didn’t really know what to say. But I was happy to say yes. And he said John would be captain for Team World. John, we’ve been having a good time. Even if you guys lost.” John McEnroe reflected the same love for the Swedish during his speech. He said, “A special thanks to my great rival, I love you man. Bjorn Borg. Thank you for being on the other side.”

It’s pretty nice to see how some of the biggest rivals in the tennis world pour in their love and respect for each other during the Laver Cup. Previously we saw a similar heartwarming moment between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal and now these two! It’s truly very rare that players become such good friends after retiring from the sport. Fans love witnessing these moments and Laver Cup never fails to surprise us!