“Hundreds of girls ran on the court!” John McEnroe discloses how he was intimidated as a teenager by rival Bjorn Borg’s popularity at Wimbledon

John McEnroe reveals the time he was intimidated by his rival, Bjorn Borg.

“Hundreds of girls ran on the court!” John McEnroe discloses how he was intimidated as a teenager by rival Bjorn Borg’s popularity at Wimbledon

Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe (Image via: Open Source)

Tennis legend John McEnroe has always been one of the best players who have ever graced the sport with their phenominal gameplay. Whether on court or off the court, McEnroe has always kept his fans entertained. With a record of 883 wins and a record of 77 titles, the tennis legend has always been a legend in the world of tennis. 

However, recently, McEnroe himself revealed his other side, the one who has been intimidated. In a recent interview, the tennis legend revealed that he was once intimidated by the number of fans his rival Bjorn Borg had. 

I didn’t realize what Wimbledon meant except when I saw my guy, you mentioned my great rival, Bjorn Borg and I remember seeing him play a few matches when I was like 15 before I played there, and like hundreds of girls ran on the court. And it was like, 'Oh my God! This is like tennis' version of Beatlemania.' I go I want to be a tennis player. Somehow I gotta get that.
McEnroe said via SmartLess podcast
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With that being said, although fans only knew the winning side of John McEnroe, he has now revealed the triggering point in his career that made him want to be one of the best in the game. Wimbledon was a catalyst for the then-youngster, who is now one of the legends of the game.

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John McEnroe worried that Carlos might be burnt out by the age of 22

Tennis legend John McEnroe has given a few insights on the Spanish rising star Carlos Alcaraz. 

Give it a couple of years until you are miserable like the rest of us.
John said in the interview.
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John McEnroe in action during a Laver Cup game. (credits: El Grafico)

Carlos has been one of the few players who doesn’t show much frustration on the court, but John thinks that he might burn out in a couple of years. The legend has years of experience behind him but still considers that Carlos might be wearing himself out and that the frustrations of tennis will soon hit him. 

The Spanish legend has returned from a small injury but suffered a first-round exit at the Paris Open. Fans all over the world were shocked by the sudden loss. Carlos lost to Roman Safiullin 6-3, 6-4 in his first return match.

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