Research Paper On John Mcenroe

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John McEnroe: A Game Changer. Jimmy Conner, Bjorn Borg, and Billie Jean King are the greats of the past. But who was the man who drew the most attention? Where did the famous quote, “You cannot be serious” come from? Where do you come from? John McEnroe changed tennis forever by expressing his emotions on court, in the announcers box, and within the rules of the sport. Before: Lawn tennis was the original name for tennis, which came from Britain, where Victorian men and women played on grass courts. Tennis was a sport of class that was reserved for the most wealthy folks. Morys George Lyndhurst Bruce. Because of its rich history, tennis has been seen as a wealthier sport. Established by its country of origin, the sport has many rules of etiquette …show more content…

They challenged each other, both mentally and physically. Fans flocked to watch the sparks fly between the players. The rivalry was recognized globally and brought many sports fans to tennis. According to Sudipto Pati for Essential Sports, “McEnroe managed to get the better of Connors on 20 of them. For Connors, the rise of McEnroe was a difficult pill to swallow, and for McEnroe, overtaking Connors to become the best tennis player of that era was his sole motivation.” (Pati) The two players unknowingly motivated each other to continue competing. Although McEnroe eventually showed his dominance over Connors, the never-ending competition will go down in history. The reason the rivalry is and still is so entertaining is because of the equal rage between players. People had already seen McEnroe throw countless fits, however when these antics were pulled on Connors, the situation was different. Connors often said things to McEnroe such as, “Shut your mouth and play.” (Chris Beck- When pro tennis got gladiatorial). The two did more than battle with their shots, they battled with words. Connors was the first adversary McEnroe faced who did not disregard his mental game. Connors simply fought back, not giving Super Brat the upper

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