On this day, November 4 in 1984, John McEnroe threw one of his most epic tantrums at the Stockholm Open. The American, at the peak of his career, was facing Anders Jarryd in the semi-finals when he went ballistic after a few disagreements with the umpire.

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...

McEnroe v CurranMcEnroe v Nystrom

Bad Boy John McEnroe Screaming Temper Tantrums at Chair Umpire, Jay Snyder

Jul 4, 1991 · The record of John McEnroe's altercations with tennis authorities since he broke into the international circuit in 1977. June 1977 - Screamed obscenities at French Open line judge while winning mixed doubles final with Mary Carillo, but was not fined.

Jun 22, 2024 · On this day in 1981, John McEnroe flew off the handle and created one of tennis’ most epic temper tantrums.

Mar 27, 2020 · Legendary tennis player John McEnroe is the owner of the biggest tantrum in all of professional sports after his 1981 Wimbledon outburst.

Jun 18, 2012 · John McEnroe’s 1981 tantrum at Wimbledon gave rise to the classic phrase “You cannot be serious!” which he repeated at later matches and which even inspired the title of his autobiography.

John McEnroe says that Wimbledon 1977 was the biggest turning point in his career. He reached the semifinals before losing to Jimmy Connors, above.

Nov 30, 2011 · No player exemplifies the mental challenges of tennis quite like John McEnroe. His epic outbursts provided colour to many a match, and the infamous ‘You cannot be serious!’ episode at the 1981 Wimbledon has gone down as one of …