‘Can You Believe This B**CH?’ – ‘Superbrat’ John McEnroe Went Nasty Against Steffi Graf Right in Front of Andre Agassi at 1999 Wimbledon

In 1999, former American tennis star John McEnroe played mixed doubles at Wimbledon with German tennis legend Steffi Graf. The legendary mixed doubles duo did well and reached the semifinals. However, Graf decided walked away from her match, informing her fans that it would be her last Wimbledon.

The hardest part was telling her playing partner, John McEnroe she was quitting mixed doubles, especially when they had a chance to win the title. In Andre Agassi’s autobiography, ‘Open’, McEnroe shared his views on the sudden changes.

John McEnroe showed his anger after Graf’s withdrawal

Despite being one of the greatest players in the Open Era, Steffi Graf was marred by injuries in the last few years of her career, especially to her knees and back. Uncertain hamstrings, along with a bout of bronchitis, also hit her during the career’s finale. She started dating Andre Agassi after the 1999 French Open and got married in 2001.

During the 1999 Wimbledon, John McEnroe was overheard by Agassi, fuming in the locker room. He penned the McEnroe’s rant in his autobiography, ‘Open’. McEnroe was highly critical of Graf for waiting to notify him of her decision just before their semifinal clash. Graf had shared her decision with him in a letter.

McEnroe and Graf had reached the mixed doubles semi-finals before the German tennis player’s withdrawal. Graf wanted protection from injury before the women’s singles final.

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Agassi penned down McEnroe’s furious words as, “Can you believe this b**ch? She asks to play mixed doubles with me and I fucking do it and then we’re in the semis and she backs out?”

McEnroe won the Laver Cup with Team World

Tennis legends Björn Borg and John McEnroe led the 2022 Laver Cup teams, ensuring plenty of fun on the sidelines and on the court. Team World entered the final day of the tournament with a score of 4-8 against Team Europe. However, they had a great day on the field as Team World won all three matches played on the last day of the Laver Cup.

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After 4 disappointing outings in a row, Team World finally lifted the Laver Cup, and no one was happier than captain John McEnroe. McEnroe’s team had put in an excellent performance to triumph for the first time in the tournament.