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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