Daily quiz | About tennis star John McEnroe

1/7 | Although a staunch New Yorker, John was not born in the United States, but in a European country where his father was stationed in the US Air Force. Name the country.

2 / 7 | McEnroe’s first Slam success came at the French Open in 1977, but that was in mixed doubles. Who was his partner who later achieved fame as a broadcaster.

3/7 | He won seven Grand Slam singles crowns, albeit at just two venues, Wimbledon and US Open. Which unseeded player did he beat in 1983 to win his second championship crown?

Answer: Chris Lewis from New Zealand.

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4 / 7 | In which year does he hold the record for the best single-season win-loss record among men in the Open Era with a record of 82-3 (96.47% winning percentage)?

5/7 | John was also an outstanding doubles player, claiming 57 titles with a partner who once famously said: ‘The best doubles partnership in the world is McEnroe and anyone else’. Name him.

6 / 7 | He was dubbed ‘Superbrat’ for his outbursts and delivered a famous line against Edward James, the chair umpire at Wimbledon, in 1981. Which sentence is also the title of one of his autobiographies?

Answer: ‘You can’t be serious’

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7/7 | One of the greatest matches in the game was the 1980 Wimbledon final between Bjorn Borg and John. Which actor played the role of John in the 2017 film ‘Borg vs McEnroe’?