There’s hardly anyone who hasn’t heard of John McEnroe. Known for his controversial on-court behavior and masterclass over serve and volley skills, the American isn’t just deep-rooted in the sport but has also navigated through tough times with its help. According to him, tennis was the one thing that kept him ‘sane’ during his ugly divorce drama with his first wife, actress Tatum O’Neal, in 1994.

Just for revision, McEnroe is a proud holder of 77 tour-level titles, highlighted by seven Slam victories, four of which came in New York. While his ugly spats with players like Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors were the cornerstone of fiesty rivalries on the circuit, the American’s career did not just end in 1994. He found a way back to the sport that earned him massive fame and global recognition for his unprecedented skills.

McEnroe has commentated for BBC at top-tier events like Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open. While he still makes good on those commitments and provides rare insight by appearing on talk shows, the 65-year-old discussed something different during his appearance on his compatriot’s ‘Served with Andy Roddick’ podcast. The American ex-pro expressed how he managed himself after he was due for his divorce from his first wife and Academy Award winner Tatum O’Neal, daughter of actor Ryan O’Neal.

He said, “We ended up getting separated and divorced. So that next year was really tough. It took the better part of a couple of years to get through that and because of tennis, thankfully, it sort of kept me going a little bit.” For those unaware, the duo welcomed three children during their marriage from 1986 to 1994. Though they were awarded joint custody of their kids initially, McEnroe was granted sole custody in 1998 due to his ex-wife’s addiction to heroin.

The American star isn’t a newcomer to commentating and providing crucial takeaways to fans. His most recent one involved a young Spanish player, who he believes can face resistance due to one major flaw.

John McEnroe highlighters staggering concern that might haunt Carlos Alcaraz

American superstar John McEnroe discussed a heap of intriguing topics during his latest appearance on countryman Andy Roddick’s podcast. He had a few words reserved for Spanish Carlos Alcaraz. While he recognized Carlitos’s talents as they deserved, McEnroe put forth an honest admission outlining how his height might pose significant trouble when he clashes against other ATP competitors.

He said, “This guy’s the greatest talent that I’ve seen in the last 20 years. The most pleasure to watch Carlos Alcaraz maybe than I’ve ever seen certainly at this age I worry only because he’s 6 feet and a half inches tall and that these other guys are going to drive him absolutely nuts. He’s going to play these guys that just serve out of a mountain and you know get frustrated.”

As McEnroe continues to enrich fans with noteworthy assessments, Spaniard Alcaraz will look to advance his agenda on the tour as he begins his Australian Open title quest in January 2025.