John McEnroe Answers Tennis Questions From Twitter | Tech Support

John McEnroe Answers Tennis Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

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Tennis great John McEnroe uses the power of Twitter to answer common questions about the sport of tennis. Why are tennis players always getting so dang upset? Whose the hardest opponent McEnroe ever faced? Why has serve and volley become extinct in tennis? Why do doubles players congratulate each other even when losing? John answers all these questions and much, much more.
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 626

@thenamesabc743 Рік тому

Why am I not surprised that McEnroe STILL wants people to break racquets

@jakewasiliev9817 Рік тому

Because he’s John McEnroe 😂

@brianc3761 Рік тому

You can not be serious.

@awateilrahc Рік тому

Otherwise all the players are like robots and it’s an even more boring sport

@bsrussian Рік тому

i mean its entertaining, does every1 want everyone to have a poker face

@mathewhorodner2000 Рік тому

@@brianc3761 the ball was on the line...the chalk flew up...It was clearly in, how can you possibly call that out?”

@rodneycooperjr3223 Рік тому

He's literally the only person I think of when I think of a tennis player having a meltdown 🤣

@aussiejubes Рік тому

Ugh I always go straight to Kirigos. God I hate him. Even though sometimes he's right & sometimes he's funny lol. Mostly he's unhinged.

@PSNGormond Рік тому

I agree, it would be him and Kyrgios

@hellaSwankkyToo Рік тому

right??

@tenchu951 Рік тому

Serena Wiliams?

@johnholmes912 Рік тому

Nastase was a master of the meltdown

@soofu Рік тому

I think it’s funny that for new generations John McEnroe will be known for a teen romance slice of life series versus being a tennis champion😂

@qytj1182 Рік тому

I know him as both and that is amazing

@pearbeary18 Рік тому

@@pennsylvanianAntDepravity never have I ever. It’s on Netflix!

@gnarthdarkanen7464 Рік тому

THE first time I ever even heard the name John McEnroe, he was having one of his epic tirades on the court, screaming and swearing at the judge on his chair. THAT's the John McEnroe that I've always loved, and that's who he'll always be to me, and probably several thousand 80's kids who aspired to play tennis because of him... It was actually fun to watch when he was called up, because you never knew what was going to happen or be said... The game quieted down... and now, I'd rather just sit and watch paint dry... "What?! Are you f***in' BLIND?!"... haha... ;o)

@Hi_Im_Jie Рік тому

Not gonna lie, having McEnroe on Never have I ever was such a lovely surprise. He's been giving great commentary on the tennis circuit for a few decades, so hearing him give commentary on the antics of teenager was hilarious to me.

@miguelbarahona6636 Рік тому

7 GS, more than 70 singles titles, more than 70 doubles titles, No.1 in singles and No.1 in doubles, at the same time. Mcenroe is a legend. New generations need to watch more than TV series.

@rickabyg7914 Рік тому

I love how real he is. No pretense. "Take me as I am. Or not. I don't care."

@charlottevanlangevelde1114 Рік тому

I agree! That’s why I also enjoy watch Nick play!

@jameshenson2056 Рік тому

never had meltdown during playin tennis that I remember but have plenty now so maybe u need to play tennis these next few weeks

@thomaselliott573 10 місяців тому

yes, he was a self-centered moron at a great cost to the game. No pretense about that

@rickabyg7914 10 місяців тому

@@thomaselliott573 and that "cost" being......?

@marie_h1104 Рік тому

I like that McEmroe doesn't take himself seriously and that he has a great sense of humor.

@pampoovey6722 Рік тому

WHY was this not longer?! More tennis stuff please. John is hilarious, even if we disagree about a lot of things.

@csnide6702 Рік тому

😅🤣😂 Love that screen name ... ! Send me Cheryl's address for Tunt Manor ... !

@dapperfob6194 Рік тому

If you disagree on a lot of things with him u must be really dumb or a woman which means both

@gungeternal4119 Рік тому

Do you agree with him when he says that Serena Williams isn't the greatest tennis player of all time?

@Beho1der Рік тому

@@gungeternal4119 Yes, and it's a fact she's not the greatest.

@gungeternal4119 Рік тому

@@Beho1der Agreed, that would be Novak, then Federer, the Nadal. But serena is the female goat for sure

@Ciclopea2 Рік тому

In a world where fakeness is accepted and even encouraged, the raw, rough around the edges realness of John McEnroe is always appreciated, he's a legend.

@shivamagarwal2428 9 місяців тому

amen!

@ButacuPpucatuB Рік тому

I like that John encourages people to have fun. Sports should always be fun. I know things get serious with titles and sponsorships, but the heart of the game is joy and fun. Great interview, I enjoyed it.

@Haydenh127 Рік тому

Whatever buttercup, it's all about the W.

@davidr2802 Рік тому

@@Haydenh127 Nah, its all about the L when great players get old but still think they have it and then they get crushed by the newer generations. it never ends and its always a delight to see!

@mystruggle7742 Рік тому

It’s funny cos he’s the player that stands out to me has having never looked like he had fun haha

@minoxknoctis5851 Рік тому

In pro sports? Sure fun but to be a successful pro in tennis you need to give up a lot of the "fun" while still young.

@richcampbell6808 Рік тому

@@Haydenh127 Like you are a winner? Lololol

@maestroclassico5801 Рік тому

His meltdown answer is priceless....I remember in the late 70s Jimmy Connors would make scenes....and then along came John......he is Men's Tennis' all time greatest character

@joehalliday6081 Рік тому

When I think of meltdowns, I go straight to Serena standing over that petite Asian lines person yelling "I'm going to shove this f)ing ball down your f)ing throat" and then lying about it to the tournament director. Or the Osaka meltdown. Truly incomprehensible how immature she is at nearly 40yrs old. Cheated (her coach admitted it on TV), lied about it, and then the histrionics just got started. She took away the referee's livelihood telling him he will NEVER judge another game of hers. And of course, the US Open bowed to the queen and said yes your highness, we shall obey for the sake of TV ratings and revenue. You just brought us 10 million more views. Thank you for your wonderful acting skills and performance, your highness. Then just for fun, she smashed her racquet as she has done a documented 257 times in matches.

@danrandall794 Рік тому

So wrong on that front. Before there was a Johnny Mac there was Ille Nastase. Made Johnny Mac look like Chris Everett. I remember him be yelled at by the chair for swearing so he just switched to a different language. Absolutely hilarious. By the way he knew seven languages.

@FUNKINETIK Рік тому

@@danrandall794 Nastase was the first tennis player that caught my attention as a young child - back in the day when tennis balls were white.

@danrandall794 Рік тому

@@FUNKINETIK You are old, just like me.

@Akpihs23 Рік тому

John is no BS kinda guy. Love him!

@sven_86 Рік тому

Yup, straight shooter, I've always liked him. I miss players like this now lol.

@kingslaphappy1533 Рік тому

Totally agree, smart and no BS, my kind of guy.

@abigailfoster2467 Рік тому

I remember seeing John in his early days. I loved him. When he lost his temper I just wanted to give him a hug. He was such a perfectionist that he held himself and everyone else to a very high standard. And he couldn’t stand it when that standard was not reached.

@nastastic Рік тому

John Mcenroe is the same in tennis as a pundit as Roy Keane is in Soccer. Not afraid to speak is mind and be authentic. Both legends

@redmustangredmustang Рік тому

For McEnroe he was one of the very few players that could get angry or throw a fit and still be able to win the game. The thing is once you lose or start losing in tennis you aren't thinking clearly so obviously you are going to make more mistakes. John was the exception to that he sometimes even played better when he was angry.

@tomwilko7841 9 місяців тому

Agreed...to the point that later in his career, when he wasn't at his peak, I'm certain that if he was losing a tight game he would invent circumstances to blow up at to try and achieve a higher level

@BardhanProductions 7 місяців тому

Djokovic as well

@jess6882 Рік тому

NEVER HAVE I EVER

@Roy-G-Biv Рік тому

yessssssssssssssssssssss

@marcinsykut497 Рік тому

John is getting mellow in his age but is still the best tennis commentator in tv !

@annewalden3795 9 місяців тому

John is a little too self absorbed for my taste .

@lan8854 8 місяців тому

He’s so bad at commentating!

@nymike06 8 місяців тому

I agree. He's very good.

@debbiemullen2574 Рік тому

I love you Johnny Mac. You were my favorite player in the early 80's and then I was fortunate to see you play in a Senior Event in Tampa years later. You signed my program on the way off the court. I think you were surprised to hear a middle age woman so excited to see you. It was wonderful. Thank-You!

@straightasanarrow3648 Рік тому

John is such a legend on and off the court, he's always fun to watch and listen to.

@colinmcmullin1154 Рік тому

I never tire of hearing the thoughts of the greatest players and showmen like McEnroe

@SecretSquirrelFun Рік тому

The change in the game style due to the change in grass /surface is really fascinating. I’d never really thought about it but obviously it makes absolute sense. Yes, fascinating thanks John.

@DanielBoonelight Рік тому

strange the way he answered that, when the actual answer has much more to do with racket/string technology and courts’ speed.

@jepetounplugged Рік тому

Love Mr McEnroe ! So articulate in answering the questions. He's one of the greatest players ever.

@Joseph-be3tv Рік тому

Yes he is no doubt one of the top tennis players ever.

@gnarthdarkanen7464 Рік тому

You don't have to approve of it, and we certainly don't have to agree with him... BUT you GOTTA respect John McEnroe's spirit and his passion for the game. He says it like it is, on and off the court, and... well... I'd argue his occasional tirades were EXACTLY what put butts in seats in the day... just as much as his skills and talents. ;o)

@octaviannitra1845 Рік тому

This guy is absolutely fantastic. He keeps a fantastic balance between politeness, friendliness, frankness and honesty.

@peaceandlove544 11 місяців тому

And charisma

@icefalcon2243 10 місяців тому

A true American Tennis Champion! What a legend and a diamond for the sport!!

@jopo7996 Рік тому

John McEnroe? You cannot be serious!

@msjdb723 Рік тому

😍

@mathewhorodner2000 Рік тому

Thanks, John; this was very fun to watch. Always love watching/listening to you commentate on television, also!

@tinylittlefilms3043 Рік тому

He really is a great and honest communicator. Bravo John!

@edleung4046 10 місяців тому

Never aware that the grass was changed 20 years ago to make bounces more consistent. My last grass court game was 30 years ago during my uni days. I always thought that it was the increased power of the new rackets making passing shots easier that killed the serve & volley game. Thanks for the info John.

@ostihpem 9 місяців тому

If the old rackets did not have the quality to pass someone as easy as with today’s rackets then I’d guess they also did not have the quality to volley as easy as with today’s rackets. What I mean is this: old rackets had a smaller and more fragile surface of where you could hit the ball properly. But if that was the case it should not only have made passing shots more difficult but also volleys. So it equalled out eventually.

@edleung4046 9 місяців тому

@@ostihpem The modern day rackets are more powerful so a player can stay way back and still make a passing shot fast enough that the net player cannot move fast enough to reach the passing shot. A modern racket is lighter and more stable, so volley is easier, only when you can reach the ball.

@stevencooke1027 Рік тому

Naturally, he has great sensible answers to life's most perplexing tennis questions.

@markojokanovic349 Рік тому

He is as real as legit as a man gets to be! Hats down

@sirromja Рік тому

"Just get out there and have some fun." Now, those are words to live by.

@mainipetersen846 Рік тому

Brilliant questions and answers. Loved this

@romari86 Рік тому

Everything he says just makes so much sense, at all times. Incredible

@counrychicc4163 Рік тому

"I've been fortunate enough to get my racquets for free"....no wonder he had no problem breaking them out of anger....🤷‍♀️

@bautistagarais488 8 місяців тому

What a cool guy. Really authentic

@markhyde1970 Рік тому

Absolute hero and sporting legend. Winner. Good guy

@danielcasalinovo9660 9 місяців тому

We need another video with John!

@wiltagarn577 Рік тому

McEnroe is a tennis genius and great player. No one understands the game and its participants and can explain the game like johnny Mac. And his NY wit, sarcasm, people skills and good humor are unmatched.

@danielnewman4876 9 місяців тому

"The Guru of tennis " love your charisma and energy you keep injecting in this great sport, you will be my all time favorite tennis player

@4EverTruth Рік тому

Every answer is sooooo on point ... AMAZING!

@thornbird6768 9 місяців тому

A world of information , so knowledgeable 👍🏻

@gabrielbravo4706 8 місяців тому

Simply great!

@jocosus3 Рік тому

Can we PLEASE have McEnroe weigh in on tennis (or any topic really) on a regular basis?!?! His dry sense of humor is hilarious. #TrueOriginal

@gnanasabaapatirg7376 Рік тому

Not dry sense but dry delivery.

@robsvideos227 Рік тому

Love John. Listen to any three sentences and you can tell he's pure New York. He don't BS for anything

@johnsweeney4358 Рік тому

Great commentary! Very informative

@sistergoldenhair0727 Рік тому

I loved this! Thanks for doing this!

@solmanJapan 7 місяців тому

It's not just tennis... I've seen it in squash too. I think that people get so focused on their game they forget there's a crowd of people watching. It's such an individual sport in a somewhat enclosed area that i think they just forget.

@DrTimWhatleyDDS Рік тому

Endlessly entertaining. John McEnroe has completely won me over through the years. He’s the man.

@shininio 16 днів тому

McEnroe mental strength was huge. Everyone wants to mention his "meltdowns" but few remember that he won many if those games where he had some outbursts. Also the fact that he was one of the few who had the courage to denounce bad officiating. I love his answers here, he is so genuine and honest and he has never being short on complementing his rivals. Tennis today is better than ever, but most players have a very bland personality.

@kingslaphappy1533 Рік тому

Nice job John, i really enjoyed it!👍

@gjones9842 Рік тому

Amazing legend. Thank you.

@rollingegg1574 5 місяців тому

Wow I’ve been watching it twice these few months. Very entertaining and informative. Love John’s commentary on tennis!

@entropyachieved750 Рік тому

McEnroe; Now there was a tennis player. As a kid i watched just in the hope that he had a meltdown on court, and when he did it was worth hours of boredom watching the game.

@hayleyward3302 Рік тому

John McEnroe explains things so well!

@giorgioc6765 7 місяців тому

"there should be a rule that you're not allowed to high five on a point unless you win the point" 😂 How I love this man!

@siouzsie Рік тому

He’s literally the only person I think of when I think of beautiful, explosive tennis.

@mercywilliams2698 8 місяців тому

Mac is my age group Era..he was a revelation with his temper..would get mad and go onto WIN championships! My family was composed of siblings with bad explosive tempers in the midst of things. Watching Mac compete at high level and succeed..gave me hope ..here was someone who maybe innately got pissed ..rather than by design..you accept and persevere. Honestly this was inspiring to me as a teenager… and is not lost on me today..as I ended up being someone who has significant health challenges. Thank you, John McEnroe!!🎾🌟🌿🥰🛣️✅

@stevephlyer Рік тому

Thank you, Mr. McEnroe. It was a pleasure to meet you and shake your hand back in 2016.

@ericmagee9054 Рік тому

Very insightful! Thanks Mr. McEnroe :)

@cadeevans4623 Рік тому

this is great what a legend love tennis

@ayanchalk 7 місяців тому

A true athlete, hardcore and no BS 😂

@rg2metairie Рік тому

Don't know if you will ever read this, but i started playing when you were fighting Borg. I was always impressed by your Davis Cup participation. Felt you greatest rival was Lendl. Always wanted to volley like you and hit ground strokes like Vilas and Lendl. I was always pulling for you. I know you have a legion of fans of which I am one. Good luck! Russ in New Orleans

@perrybeeman Рік тому

This is hilarious, fun and informative. I love it!

@ohdeebee4402 9 місяців тому

Such a New Yorker mind, which made him an even bigger legend. Always straight to the core.

@karyng5587 Рік тому

I got such a kick out of him, watching him play back in the day

@jdstan9650 Рік тому

Tennis racket technology ruined serve & volley tennis more than the court changes. The serve return with a wood or aluminum racket was much more difficult.

@vanessastegall Рік тому

That is one question that John wasn’t prepared for.

@wayned1807 Рік тому

Best interview about tennis I've seen in years. I'm the only on in our house of 8 who watches tennis so I think tennis needs more of this. I agree with John that it's a great game/sport to watch and PLAY, even at 74.

@lavwithluv Рік тому

Question on the thumbnail instantly reminds me of Djokovic lol 🤣😭

@khalilahd. Рік тому

Love this guy 👏🏽

@davidrubaloff5725 Рік тому

Good show John. Great for tennis. Thanks

@MoniYakova Рік тому

One thing my tennis coach used to say that kinda stuck with me was that "there is a difference between your opponent winning and you losing". Sometimes he would say "you didn't win, he just lost" or vice versa. It was this idea that sometimes the other person just plays incredibly well and other times you just don't have a great day.

@Engelhafen Рік тому

You do a good job explaining things

@TennisCoachChip Рік тому

4:00 I would put racket and string technology ahead of the improvements in the surfaces. Players can hit the ball so hard with so much spin now that it makes it very difficult to volley.

@mariannerady1137 Рік тому

Loved this so much! Would watch an hour of it

@Krillian777 9 місяців тому

I wish I could go back to the 80s and watch all of those great matches live again. There's something about that era of tennis-> Not just the courts, but the rackets weren't as powerful and reliable. Not as many aces, but less power also allowed for more serve and volley. I miss that aspect of the game. There was nothing better than a perfect low volley or a passing shot back then. Either the tennis was more enjoyable or it was something about me being a kid and falling in love with sports-> But so many people say there was just something about the 80s in all sports that was pretty special.

@eatfruitsalad345 Рік тому

what a character! this was such an entertaining tech support

@kenb2145 Рік тому

#Legend. And an impressive TV commentator

@joeymorris4589 Рік тому

I’ve been an obsessive tennis player and fan for a few decades now and I couldn’t agree more with the point about today’s players lacking emotion on the court. We want players that wear their emotions on the outside, the good and bad.

@sven_86 Рік тому

Yes I'm a purist of the game first too.....but player temperament and emotion adds a nice spice to the game....I always appreciate it when its there so we remember everyone is a unique human being.

@tennismanp15 Рік тому

I imagine those who can control their emotions have a big advantage in staying focused and competitive. Pete Sampras was perhaps the best example of that. Supreme competitor, though a little boring to watch.

@joeymorris4589 Рік тому

@@tennismanp15 True. And explains why I was always an Agassi fan and not so much a Pete one

@imalwaysright Рік тому

Not true. There’s emotion all the time.

@alexgrae8226 Рік тому

Emotions? More like cry babies 😂

@SteveJones-gl1wi Рік тому

love JM - great answers........ you make tennis a pleasure to watch ! ~~ & you were my favorite player, along with Chrissy on the gentler side. :) kind of a fire and ice combo

@chisomomazyopa3528 Рік тому

This was such a satisfying watch

@tishw4576 Рік тому

I want more McEnroe. He is awesome!!

@randomdancingmanonthestree8311 Рік тому

Why does he look like he's always about to hiccup? I love this man so much. He's so genuine about everything. I truly don't mean any offensiveness if that's what people think I mean. I also love his style

@talonthehand Рік тому

Man, I really want a John McEnroe movie starring Nic Cage.

@ungenbunyon5548 Рік тому

Omg that would be amazing!

@taopaille-paille4992 Рік тому

He is was too old man he is at least 60 or 70

@Dman9fp Рік тому

Nic Cage is like 60 now. I thought Shia Lebeoff was a good enough fit. Idk tennis movies just aren't classics/ that good usually imo

@MartinHiggins1972 Рік тому

Nah, I'm thinking Paul Newman.

@wm6549 Рік тому

I like him more as an analyst than as a player

@jeffreyjohnson7359 Рік тому

My all time favorite player to watch. I loved tennis in the 70's, when you had such idiosyncratic players as Mac, Borg, Connors, Lendl. Borg and Lendl's style pretty much won out, because nobody can play like John or Jimmy.

@crashman2062 Рік тому

McEnroe is a truth teller who speaks his mind, not just to provoke, but rather to answer questions with truth despite pressure to dumb down his answers. Respect for not backing down in stating the fact that Serena Williams could not beat a good male tennis pro.

@adrianmedforth3033 8 місяців тому

He's a legend

@Juliette_4 Рік тому

Love you John. Such a great commentator

@DannyGruesome Рік тому

I like how hes exactly the same. He doesnt put on any other personality hes just John McEnroe everywhere all the time.

@kevinmcgiffin10 Рік тому

This is so awesome...thank you for showing this 👍!! Mac is right Sampras is a giant on the court. Thanks john 🙏👍✌I watched you play when i was young and that made me love tennis so thank you ✌