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The tennis world recently witnessed one of the biggest crossovers in history. John McEnroe, a legendary player turned commentator, got head-to-head against Peyton Manning and his partner, Wes Welker. Introducing his partner for the much-awaited match, John McEnroe called upon his brother Patrick for an emphatic match against the NFL players. In a video recently released on YouTube, the former players got up against each other in what was a battle of the giants.
The crossover saw them join hands as they shared views on different aspects of the game. As the match was about to start, John McEnroe came up with a cheeky Super Bowl statement to embarrass the former NFL players.
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McEnroe brothers’ quirky question embarrasses former NFL players
As the electrifying doubles match loomed between the McEnroe brothers and NFL duo Peyton Manning and Wes Welker, John McEnroe injected a lighthearted twist by posing a cheeky question aimed at amusingly flustering the football stars. McEnroe’s opening gambit was a blend of wit and teasing, setting the tone for a jovial exchange.
Before the tennis showdown kicked off, McEnroe quipped, “Before we start, let’s just do a little math. How many title games did you play in AFC Championship Games, Super Bowls?” Manning, well-known for his football prowess, confidently answered, “Nine,” while Welker chimed in, “Ten.”
McEnroe’s mischievous grin only widened as he turned the attention towards their own achievements, prompting Patrick McEnroe to humorously respond, “250.” The stark contrast in numbers elicited chuckles from all corners. Manning, caught off guard, playfully suspected, “pretty sure we’re getting hustled here Wes,” to which Welker amusingly questioned, “you think?”
The light banter showcased the camaraderie and friendly rivalry between the tennis and football legends, adding an element of amusement to the impending match. With playful exchanges like these, fans were in for a memorable experience that transcended the sports themselves.
However, the banter just did not stop there. It was not McEnore only who did the best when it came to friendly banter. Peyton Manning dressed in a way that made McEnroe uncomfortable.
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Peyton Manning came in dressed as John McEnroe’s biggest nightmare
While Manning made his appearance on the court, he was dressed as one of the greatest names the game has ever seen: Bjorn Borg. With a red wig and a headband on, he did a complete imitation of the former Swedish player. Considered as two best players during their time, they had an even-steven head-to-head record against each other.

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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Captains Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe enjoy a moment before the last match between Alexander Zverev of Team Europe and Milos Raonic of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Laver Cup will see six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. Team World is captained by John McEnroe and Team Europe is captained by Bjorn Borg. The tournament runs from September 20-22. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
While McEnroe managed to win 7 matches, it was Borg who managed to win the same amount of matches. Thus, the rivalry between the two players is one for the ages. Also, this fun little act between the McEnroe brothers and the former NFL stars was pure bliss to watch.
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