John McEnroe: 10 Interesting facts to know about Tennis player

JOHN MCENROE: 10 INTERESTING FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT TENNIS PLAYER

10. When he was 8, he began playing tennis at the nearby Douglaston Club.

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9. He was renowned for his artistic shooting and volleying abilities.

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8. His aggressive on-court behavior frequently got him into controversy with umpires and tennis officials.

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7. He finished his career with 77 singles and 78 doubles titles, making him the No. 1 player in both singles and doubles.

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6. He helped the U.S. win five Davis Cup titles and later led the team as captain.

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5. When portraying Coriolanus for the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1984, Sir Ian McKellen used McEnroe as a model.

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4. He appeared in a television ad campaign for National Car Rental , Telstra in Australia and UK based gadget insurance company Protect Your Bubble.

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3. He played guitar on Chrissie Hynde's 2014 solo debut album.

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2. McEnroe, a song by the punk band End of a Year, makes reference to his famous temper.

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