‘You’re Better Than Them’ – John McEnroe Discloses Intimate Details of His Father’s Angry Advice at a Dinner Table

The American tennis legend, John McEnroe, was notorious for his temper issues and outbursts on the tennis court. During his heyday, he was often slammed by the media and fans for his aggressive behavior towards umpires and other athletes. Even McEnroe’s father was also concerned with his demeanor on the court.

The 7 grand slam winner once revealed how his father told him to manage his temper during his matches.

John McEnroe once talked about his father

The American tennis legend, McEnroe, once recalled a conversation he had with his father. It was regarding his temperament issues as the former tennis player used to yell at the umpires during his matches. He stated, “Where I grew up, let’s just say it was a loud dinner table. My father would say, “You don’t need to yell at the umpires. You’re better than them. Just go out and play.”

McEnroe said that his father once advised him to not yell at the umpires and concentrate on his game instead. Further, he gave an account of his first impressions of Wimbledon.

The former tennis player added, “I was taken aback when I went to Wimbledon the first time, thinking, God, they’re really polite here, they’re so quiet, it’s unbelievable. And then they probably looked at me and thought, Oh my God, here’s this Irish-American kid who talks too loud.”

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The 7-time grand slam winner had his infamous “You cannot be serious” outburst in the hallowed courts of Wimbledon. Despite such moments, the American legend won three of his seven Grand Slam titles in the grass-courts of Wimbledon.

McEnroe pays tribute to Roger Federer

The American tennis legend, McEnroe recently paid a heartfelt tribute to the Swiss tennis legend, Roger Federer. The 20-time Grand Slam champion recently posted about his retirement decision on his social media. There were many rumors about Federer making a comeback. However, the Swiss Maestro shocked the world by announcing his retirement, citing his injuries and aging body as the main reasons.

McEnroe expressed his admiration for the Swiss maestro as he called him “a class act.” He also stated that it was a privilege to watch Federer play. The former American tennis player also praised him as the most beautiful player he had ever seen on a tennis court.

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