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22 de jun. de 2019 · On June 22, 1981, John McEnroe had arguably his most famous on-court meltdown, shouting “You cannot be serious!” at chair umpire Edward James. McEnroe would go on to win the match and defeat ...
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- What Happened Exactly on That Day
- The Place: The Hallowed Centre Court, Wimbledon
- The Facts: McEnroe Blows Up
- What Next: McEnroe Wins First Wimbledon Title
On this day, June 22, 1981, John McEnroe committed the most famous outburst in tennis history in the first round of Wimbledon, where he was playing against fellow American Tom Gullikson. Beyond frustrated with a call, the surly McEnroe, angst-ridden improviser that he was, came up with the unforgettable “You cannot be serious” line. It was a line t...
Wimbledon is the oldest and the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. Held by the All England Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club since 1877, it moved into its current location in 1922, the same year when the fabled Centre Court was built. Considered by many as the most intimidating court in the world, with its famous Rudyard Kipling quote abov...
In the first round at Wimbledon, John McEnroe, the 1980 runner-up, was facing fellow American Tom Gullikson. The American was one of the favourites of the Championships, and no one expected this first-round encounter to produce one of the most remarkable moments in Wimbledon history. But in the early games, when McEnroe served what he thought to be...
That year, despite the controversy, McEnroe would claim the first of his three Wimbledon titles, defeating Borg in the final (4-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-4). He would receive a $1500 fine for his first-round transgressions, and the All England Club board would decide to break with tradition by not making him an honorary member of the club. In response, he wou...
True enough, tennis superstar John McEnroe has never been one to mind his Ps and Qs, on or off the court. Often angry and frequently given to yelling at opponents, McEnroe has hit headlines throughout his career for a litany of outbursts. Here are some of his most eyebrow-raising moments.
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17 de ago. de 2006 · John Mcenroe goes ballistic at the umpire. First John smashes a racket. Then when umpire made a call that the ball was in, Mcenroe disagrees with him and enrages, unleashing a volley of...
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4 de jul. de 2017 · 1. John McEnroe: You can NOT be serious! 1981. John McEnroe attempts to break his racket during his controversial victory over Tom Gullikson at Wimbledon. Getty
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John Patrick McEnroe Jr. (born February 16, 1959) is an American former professional tennis player known for his shot-making and volleying skills, his rivalries with Björn Borg and Jimmy Connors, and his confrontational on-court behavior, which frequently landed him in trouble with umpires and tennis authorities.
It's perhaps the most famous line ever spoken on a tennis court. This is the infamous moment when Wimbledon legend bellowed 'you cannot be serious!' #ShareTheMoment.
