Tennis and drama go hand in hand. Legends like John McEnroe keep the fire burning with their fierce shots and uncalled outbursts. The bad boy of tennis lacked the decorum expected by the loyal fans of the game of gentlemen. The ‘Superbrat’ bagged seven Grand Slam singles tournaments. His trophy haul boasts nine Grand Slam doubles championships.

The former world No.1 has been a member of five Davis Cup-winning teams. The New Yorker has won the prestigious Wimbledon three times and the US Open title four times. Fans loved McEnroe for his fierce competitiveness and wild erratic on-court behavior.

John McEnroe feels that the world misunderstood his behavior

During an exclusive interview, the ‘Bad Boy’ opened up his bottled feelings. He said,” I grew up in New York where there?s this intense energy. You saw guys yelling everywhere.” McEnroe further explained how his Irish parents and he often used to raise voices at the dinner table. Additionally, McEnroe said, “Then, all of a sudden, I go to Wimbledon and they?re so polite, so quiet, they want to do things a certain way.”

The ‘Superbrat’ felt really bizarre and shocked by witnessing the foreign culture. He further added, “I didn?t understand why people cared. I found it funny the first year. It became less amusing as time passed and I realised they were after me.”

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McEnroe was overjoyed with the 2022 Laver cup success

McEnroe was highly instrumental in leading Team World to Laver Cup glory. His team was successful in beating Team Europe for the first time. The World fiercely reversed a 4-8 deficit into a 13-8 victory. Auger-Aliassime put in a strong performance, collaborating with Jack Sock to defeat Andy Murray and Matteo Berrettini.

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Though people remember McEnroe for berating umpires, smashing racquets, and hurling abuses, he had one of the most accomplished careers in men?s tennis history. John McEnroe has worked as a coach, actor, musician, and match broadcaster in recent years. Fans wish the legend a healthy life ahead filled with more adventures.