An incident back in 2001 rocked the US and the entire world. The Twin tower attack, commonly remembered as the 9/11 attacks, is something we can never forget. On a fateful day, John McEnroe was extremely worried about his kids who were not home.

A year later, the former world number one shared his experience from the day. While there’s hardly anything positive about that day, McEnroe pointed out one key thing which was good. Here’s what he said.

When John McEnroe recalled the fateful 9/11 attacks

Like any other father, John McEnroe rushed for his kids to safely bring them back home when he got to know about the attacks. The eight-time Grand Slam champion was visibly tensed regarding the safety of his kids. Recalling the day, a year later, in an interview with the New York Times, McEnroe said, “As the news came in, we started to worry about our kids…. I just wanted to hug my four girls and two boys, as much for my sake as for theirs.”

He further added, “Fortunately, Ruby, our sixteen-year-old, had her cell phone with her, and she was able to reach us; soon I was on my way, on foot, to pick up all the kids. As I walked uptown, still in a daze, I kept hearing sirens, seeing fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars shooting by. Other people looked dazed, too, standing around on the sidewalk, talking and staring. The city had been rocked, but it also felt as if it was starting to pull together in a strange new way.”

It’s true that it was one of the worst days in the history of the United States. However, as McEnroe rightly pointed out, the day of crisis brought people together and, in a way, helped them to bond. McEnroe’s statement also shows how much he loved his children, as they made him a completely different person.

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McEnroe credits his kids for his changed personality

Back in an interview, John McEnroe spoke about the changes that happened in his personality after becoming a parent. The former world number one describes it as the most exhilarating yet frustrating experience. However, the American likes to believe that he is a good father.

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Later in the interview, the former tennis star credited his kids for the change in his personality. Further, McEnroe added, having children is one of the five things a person should experience before death.

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McEnroe changed himself a lot. Earlier, the American was known for his hot head and on-court meltdowns. However, now he is among the best tennis analysts in the world.