John Patrick McEnroe, Jr. is a former World No. 1 professional tennis player from the United States. He returned to tennis playing doubles for two matches in 2006 and became the oldest male player to win a top-level title in 30 years.
On April 1, 2009, ESPN announced that McEnroe would join the ESPN2 broadcast team for the U.S. Open, when the network carries the match for the first time in August.ESPN.com: McEnroe to Join ESPN Tennis Booth
Personal Life
McEnroe married actress Tatum O'Neal in 1986. They had three children together. When the couple divorced in 1992 McEnroe was given full custody of their children. O'Neal was allowed supervised visitation.
He married musician Patty Smyth in 1997 and had two more children. He also has one step-daughter from Smith's previous marriage to rocker Richard Hell.
Timeline
- 1978: Turned pro at the age of 19
- 1979: Won his first Grand Slam singles title at the U.S. Open
- 1980: Attained World No.1 ranking for the first time
- 1980: Wins U.S. Open
- 1981: Wins Wimbledon
- 1981: Wins U.S. Open
- 1981: Called umpire Ted James "the pits of the world" and was fined
- 1983: Wimbledon
- 1984: 82-3 record and won a career-high 13 singles tournaments
- 1984: Wimbledon
- 1984: Wins U.S. Open
- 1986: Married the actress Tatum O'Neal
- 1992: Divorced Tatum O'Neal and retired from professional tennis
- 1997: Married musician Patty Smyth
- 1999: Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and
- 1999: Became the US Davis Cup Captain
- 2006: Returned to the ATP Tour playing doubles in two matches
John McEnroe Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Professional Tennis
- ATPTennis.com: Tour Profile
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 165
- Years Pro: 14
John McEnroe Timeline
February 16, 1959: Born
1978: Turned Professional at the age of 19
1979: Won his first Grand Slam singles title at the U.S. Open (tennis)
1980: Attained World No.1 ranking for the first time
1980: Wins U.S. Open (tennis)
1981: Wins Wimbledon
1981: Wins U.S. Open (tennis)
1981: Called umpire Ted James "the pits of the world" and was fined
1983: Wimbledon
1984: 82-3 record and won a career-high 13 singles tournaments
1984: Wimbledon
1984: Wins U.S. Open (tennis)
1986: Married the actress Tatum O'Neal
1992: Divorced Tatum O'Neal and retired from Professional Tennis
1997: Married musician Patty Smyth
1999: Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and became the US Davis Cup Captain
2006: Returned to the ATP Tour playing doubles