‘Thirty-Seven Psychiatrists Have Never Been Able To..’ – John McEnroe Still Doesn’t Understand Why He Was a ‘Stupid, F**King Moron’ Back in the Day

John McEnroe is one of the most celebrated tennis veterans. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has made many records and alongside players such as Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi, he started a new chapter of tennis. However, he could have claimed much more if he had peace in his life back then. 

The American tennis professional went through a lot and constantly searched for calmness and stability. In fact, the desire to achieve the same turned him into a ticking bomb. With every passing day, he got farther away from his goal. Here’s what he had to say about his mental condition.

John McEnroe about his mental struggle

In the recent self-titled documentary, McEnroe shared how the lack of affection from his father made him channel all his rage into becoming the greatest player ever. Addressing the betrayal his father felt when he replaced him as his manager, the former World No 1 said, “It was like I’d stabbed him in the back.” 

“Certain things were never resolved,” he added. Thereafter, towards the end of the fascinating documentary labeled McEnroe, he questioned, “Why was I such a lunatic on the court?”

“Thirty-seven psychologists and psychiatrists have never been able to figure it out. What are you? A stupid, f**king moron? I was crazed. I’m not at peace, I don’t even know what that feels like. Does that even exist?” McEnroe added. 

The four times US Open champion debuted in the year 1978 and claimed the title, which he thought would bring him close to his father in the March of 1980. He held the ranking of World No 1 in both singles and doubles simultaneously. Thus, asserting complete dominance over the sport.

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Following that, he retired from the sport with 77 singles and 78 doubles trophies marked under his name. However, his achievements, unfortunately, failed to mend his bond with his John Senior. 

What is McEnroe up to these days?

The 63-year-old after his retirement got inducted into the International Hall of Fame and decided to use his experience in broadcasting and analytical purposes. Like other veterans, such as Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, he works in collaboration with a range of channels covering various tournaments. 

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He provides commentary to ESPN, CBS, NBC, and USA at the US Open, the Australian Open, and other ATP events. In the case of Wimbledon, he works for the BBC.