JOHN McENROE

The Profile

American former professional tennis player known for his serve‑and‑volley style, outspoken on‑court persona, rivalry with Björn Borg and Jimmy Connors, and later work as a television commentator.

Review notes McEnroe's sincerity, competitiveness, hyperactivity and his continuing involvement in tennis as a senior/exhibition player and as a television commentator. The review highlights his friendship/doubles partnership with Peter Fleming and his famous rivalry and respect for Björn Borg; it also reports McEnroe's admiration (as expressed publicly) for later players such as Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray.

A warm, nostalgic review that praises McEnroe's honesty, tennis genius and sharp match analysis. The reviewer highlights his rivalries (Borg, Connors, Lendl) and friendship with Peter Fleming. McEnroe's post‑career activity as a commentator and his restless, egocentric yet emotional character are emphasized. The tennis sections are rated highest; the non‑tennis parts are judged less compelling.