John had the best eye in Tennis. When he saw a Ball out, it was out. Thats why he had so many troubles with officials. He wouldnt back down when he knew he was right. Lendl serve was clearly out you see it even without stopping the Tape...
That's very true. I saw a match the other day when he was in a match with Connors, in China i think it was. And the lines-lady called a shot he hit out, that was clearly in. He went over and pointed it then started to argue, but he received a chorus of boos and hisses, then he just moved on. But i replayed the shot over and over, and it was so clearly in that it was a shame to see him get robbed like that. But yes usually after he argues that way, he psyches himself up, and places his opponent in a mental fog, then goes on to win. And i for one used to love it when he blew up on them. I would sit there and laugh the whole time.
No,this is from the stakesmatch-tournament in west palm Beach, Florida. It took place in november 1987. There are other videos from the tournament on youtube, go check it out.
These entertaining little "tournaments" outside of the regular Pro circuit were a beauty to watch in the 1980s. Things like these, where players aren't just competing for a trophy or fame, would sure help the sport of tennis these days.
Martina Navratilova said that unlike today, low level tournaments weren't considered tune up for the slams. They played every level tournament to win it. Jimmy Connors holds the record for most tournament won, and many of them included ATP 250 tournaments and some exhibitions too. Lendl is 2nd behind him. This is why they both held on to the #1 ranking for such a long time.
That fault call is just appalling umpiring. Every time today, on a false or altered call like that, the umpires always play the point over. Just appalling decision making from the umpires.
It didn't matter then and it doesn't matter now if John lost to Lendl, Conners, Bjorg or anyone else. The guy was always more talented then all of them put together and he was surely more fun to watch. Long live the legend of John McEnroe!
@@Dreamwarrior64 Arnold Swarznegger has been in bigger grossing movies than Robert Deniro. Does that make Arnold more talented than Robert ? 😂We are talking about Tennis, not singing nor being asked to have a cameo in a movie.
3:03 that ball was clearly out. John was right. As a matter of fact John was right at least 95% of the time. The umpire Jay Snyder was incompetent thru out the years and had it in for Mcenroe.
Unfortunately, these outbursts, and in some cases somewhat justified, from such a naturally gifted player whom I admire, will always be a stain on his legacy.
your probably right, people eat it up. sad that it takes childish, unsportsmen like conduct to entertain people. it's even sadder when the very gifted resort to this behavior. i prefer the quiet ones, who let their racket do the talking.
He was paid to have outbursts ? He has been like that since he was 18 years old. Are you saying he was paid for all those years to have outbursts on calls he was right most of the time ?
McEnroe would explode when his opponent was beating him and close to winning. Dare l say hoping to put his opponent off his game,,The talent of the man is undeniable but many underhanded tactics. A spoiled brat who was used to always getting his own way and spat the dummy out when he didn't.
I knew johnny for a very long time. He is undeed, a fair person - and player! Som - some of this spoiled unprofessional usporty officials are full of hate & some of them are bias - & corrupt! Check them out better? Before they are being hired?
Best era of Tennis, both legends of the game.
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I think Lendl loved it when McEnroe went off on one. It was a fantastic rivalry, both were gladiators, gosh I miss those days.
John had the best eye in Tennis. When he saw a Ball out, it was out. Thats why he had so many troubles with officials. He wouldnt back down when he knew he was right. Lendl serve was clearly out you see it even without stopping the Tape...
Lendl was a T800 sent back from the future😂
The thing about McEnroe's tantrums was that 75% of the time he went off, he was right.
So...everyone had to deal with bad calls
That's very true. I saw a match the other day when he was in a match with Connors, in China i think it was. And the lines-lady called a shot he hit out, that was clearly in.
He went over and pointed it then started to argue, but he received a chorus of boos and hisses, then he just moved on. But i replayed the shot over and over, and it was so clearly in that it was a shame to see him get robbed like that.
But yes usually after he argues that way, he psyches himself up, and places his opponent in a mental fog, then goes on to win. And i for one used to love it when he blew up on them. I would sit there and laugh the whole time.
Terrible example to a generation of youngsters. It should have been stamped out at the start (by applying harsh penalties) for the good of the sport.
The difference then and now is that winning points had to be set up, now with the rackets being more powerful its who can hit the ball the hardest.
Both my favourite players
This was at the Lyon tennis stadium, France July 1988👍
No,this is from the stakesmatch-tournament in west palm Beach, Florida.
It took place in november 1987. There are other videos from the tournament on youtube, go check it out.
McEnroe won over 81% of his singles matches!! That's amazing.
Prob 90% of his doubles
77.5% of his singles for his career. Same with Lendl.
@@63002 79.5%
wrong, m/oron. he never won a match in his life. nothing but a steroids cheater
Mac never beat me...of course we never played.
I stand by my statement. ;)
lendl always had macs number
John looks like hes got a tea towel on his head 😂👳🏻
These entertaining little "tournaments" outside of the regular Pro circuit were a beauty to watch in the 1980s. Things like these, where players aren't just competing for a trophy or fame, would sure help the sport of tennis these days.
Just money
tennis hasn't been played since 2001, i/diot, the year they made the ball bigger
Martina Navratilova said that unlike today, low level tournaments weren't considered tune up for the slams. They played every level tournament to win it. Jimmy Connors holds the record for most tournament won, and many of them included ATP 250 tournaments and some exhibitions too. Lendl is 2nd behind him. This is why they both held on to the #1 ranking for such a long time.
@@john9391 Whoa! Let me have some of whatever you're smoking!!
@@naysayer1238 they made the ball bigger in 2001, r e t a r d. tennis hasn't been played since.
is mcenroe wearing a towel on his head ? lol
Always surprised nobody gave McEnroe a good smack.
Lendl shot missiles
Maybe the most underrated one hander in history.
"Erupts"? I think you need to look at the definition. that was TEPID compared to John's famous meltdowns.
What tournament or money match was that?
Lendl used to love his exhibitions didn't he? Think this was played in the fall of 87, when McEnroe was actually suspended from the tour
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When Lendl was able to make those incredible passes in very difficult situations, in McEnroe's place, I think I would have shot him on the pitch.
Lendl got pretty used to this over the years!
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John dealt with that very well and made a firm case.
Good call my friend.
I thought Mac made a very sound point there, but possibly the Umpire didn’t understand what he was saying??
Umpire was American. If he didn't understand Mcenroe's point he shouldn't have been an umpire.
Stelle eterne del tennis.
Erupts? When?
Why were they counting like 12,13,14 instead of 15, 30, 40 ?
Is that Tom Cruise in the stands @ 6:42
That’s what I thought too.
15:13???
Lendl had all the personality of a concrete slab
better than the personality of a complete and utter a-hole.
Both players a re very good champion materials, in theit own rights!
@@alfredbenedek3398 lendl was brilliant player I agree
That fault call is just appalling umpiring. Every time today, on a false or altered call like that, the umpires always play the point over. Just appalling decision making from the umpires.
What year? 86-87???
totally agree!
Some context in the description would be appreciated. Year this was played, name of tournament, etc.
its listed in the first 5 seconds of every video..
@@tennisking3300 Gotcha thanks. Still it might be helpful to add in description. Sometimes people start in the middle.
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The Lendl's outfit (t-shirt in particular) is a 1986-1987 season model.
It didn't matter then and it doesn't matter now if John lost to Lendl, Conners, Bjorg or anyone else. The guy was always more talented then all of them put together and he was surely more fun to watch. Long live the legend of John McEnroe!
LOL No Mcenroe was NOT talented than all of those players put together. Stop it. 😂😂😂😂
@@amck72 Yeah. Yeah he was. The guy has acted in movies now. Been in rock bands. He was more talented. But good try tho...lol.
@@Dreamwarrior64 Arnold Swarznegger has been in bigger grossing movies than Robert Deniro. Does that make Arnold more talented than Robert ? 😂We are talking about Tennis, not singing nor being asked to have a cameo in a movie.
@@amck72 Whatever. It no longer matters now anyway....lol.
@@Dreamwarrior64 if it no longer matter then why did you bother bring it up ? 🤣
3:03 that ball was clearly out. John was right. As a matter of fact John was right at least 95% of the time. The umpire Jay Snyder was incompetent thru out the years and had it in for Mcenroe.
He wasn't getting that serve so Macenroe was full of it in terms of the serve being touchable.
Unfortunately, these outbursts,
and in some cases somewhat justified,
from such a naturally gifted player whom I admire,
will always be a stain on his legacy.
No it won't! People absolutely loved it! Just like how Pete Weber saved pro bowling with his loud outbursts and antics! Facts!
Meh.
I don't see it that way. Who's going to be the judge of perfection?
your probably right,
people eat it up.
sad that it takes
childish, unsportsmen like conduct
to entertain people.
it's even sadder when
the very gifted resort to this behavior.
i prefer the quiet ones,
who let their racket do the talking.
Mac way more talented.
John was paid to have outbursts. RIP Arthur Ashe.
He was paid to have outbursts ? He has been like that since he was 18 years old. Are you saying he was paid for all those years to have outbursts on calls he was right most of the time ?
McEnroe would explode when his opponent was beating him and close to winning. Dare l say hoping to put his opponent off his game,,The talent of the man is undeniable but many underhanded tactics. A spoiled brat who was used to always getting his own way and spat the dummy out when he didn't.
I knew johnny for a very long time. He is undeed, a fair person - and player! Som - some of this spoiled unprofessional usporty officials are full of hate & some of them are bias - & corrupt! Check them out better? Before they are being hired?
The biggest Karen in sport's history.🙂
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But an entertaining Karen with fast hands at the net and great tennis 🎾 instinct
That would be Karen Khachanov.
What a stupid format.