A quiz on one of the greatest tennis players of all time, John McEnroe, who was born on 16 February 1959. VV compiled by Ramanan
A quiz on one of the greatest tennis players of all time, John McEnroe, who was born on 16 February 1959. VV compiled by Ramanan
A quiz on one of the greatest tennis players of all time, John McEnroe, who was born on 16 February 1959. VV compiled by Ramanan
1, Although an American, John was not born in that country, but in a European nation where his father (also known as John) was stationed in the United States Air Force at the time. which country?
answer :
Germany (then West Germany).
2, McEnroe won seven singles titles at two Grand Slam tournaments in an active career between 1977 and 1994. Name two tournaments in which he has won more singles titles?
answer :
US Open (four) and Wimbledon (three).
3, McEnroe was known for his on-court tantrums and abuses. In this context, what is the contribution of Daily Express writer Ian Barnes to the McEnroe legend?
answer :
It is said that he was the first to call the temperamental player a ‘superbrat’.
4, John also tasted great success at the Slam in men’s doubles, winning nine titles. Seven of these were with the same partner (four at Wimbledon and three at the US Open). Identify him and what singles major winner was linked with McEnroe for his fifth title at Wimbledon in 1992?
5, Name the Oscar winning actress with whom John McEnroe was once married?
6, Specialized in playing the guitar, McEnroe formed a group whose name was partly inspired by the singer McEnroe had married in 1997. Name the band.
answer :
Johnny Smith Band.
7, January 21, 1990, would be a date that would remain in disrepute in the career of the meritorious player. What happened?
answer :
He was defaulted from a fourth-round match at the Australian Open for misconduct and out-of-play behaviour.
8, The title of his first autobiography was taken from one of his famous outbursts. What was the book called?
