Tennis star John McEnroe rose to fame in the 1980s and dominated the American and international tennis worlds for much of the decade. Here are a few of the highlights from McEnroe’s often exciting career.

1. McEnroe was born February 16, 1959, in Wiesbaden, Germany, because his father was in the Air Force. The family later relocated to Queens, New York, for the rest of McEnroe’s youth, as well as for much of his tennis training.
2. Over the course of his career, McEnroe won 17 Grand Slam titles, 77 career single titles, and 77 doubles titles.
3. McEnroe was known for his constant rivalry with Swedish player Bjorn Borg. The two played each other often throughout their careers.
4. McEnroe has appeared as himself in several films, including as Mr. Deeds and You Don't Mess With The Zohan.
5. Today, McEnroe is a tennis commentator for the NBC and CBS networks.

John McEnroe [Biography]
McEnroe [The Biography Channel]
John McEnroe [ATP World Tour]

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Austin is widely known as a very crafty town. The city’s sewing scene is particularly powerful, and one of the key places artisans shop supplies is The Cloth Pocket. This fun, funky fabric store was established by a mother-daughter team who knew that the town had a need for a carefully-curated stock of textiles designed for crafting, quilting, and other fabric arts.

The square footage of the space is not huge, but it’s so expertly organized that you’ll have no problem finding the perfect bolt of fabric for whatever you plan to do. The staff here is super nice, too, offering you tea or water when you step in the door and helping you work out your project needs without spending too much money.

The Cloth Pocket is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. If you’re into the fabric arts, this is going to be your new favorite store.

The Cloth Pocket
5448 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 524-5684
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No matter what your yoga experience, you’ll enjoy a visit to Greenhouse Yoga Austin. This mindful, intelligent practice offers beginners an excellent way to embark upon a journey of body shaping and self-discovery while also allowing more expert practitioners a place to grow and refine their movements. Regulars rave about the spacious studios, which give you plenty of room in all directions to stretch out, as well as the kind, patient manner of the instructors. Learning a new position in yoga can be challenging and frustrating, so the fact that they take their time and make sure you have it right is a huge plus in their favor.

One of the most popular programs here is the Athlete Enhance training, which aims to use yoga as a complement to other sports and physical activities. Prices are very fair, and customer service is attentive and friendly.

Greenhouse Yoga Austin
1500 Justin Lane
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 539-7520
greenhouse-yoga.com
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