Multi-Year Deal includes Continuing to Work US Open
John McEnroe, whose Hall of Fame career was launched by reaching the Wimbledon semifinals in 1977 as an 18-year old amateur and who later played one of the sports’ iconic matches on the famed Centre Court, will add Wimbledon to his ESPN duties starting this summer. The seven-time Grand Slam title winner has worked the US Open for ESPN since 2009 and will continue to do so under the terms of this multi-year agreement.
McEnroe won 77 singles titles in his legendary career, highlighted by four US Open titles and three at Wimbledon. He also won 10 more major championships in doubles or mixed doubles. Although a loss, his five-set duel with Bjorn Borg in the 1980 Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Final – highlighted by McEnroe surviving an 18-16 fourth set tiebreak – is one of the most memorable events in tennis history. An avid Davis Cup participant, he led the U.S. to five championships. He also won the NCAA title while attending Stanford.
Well-known for his brash on-court behavior, McEnroe has earned a reputation for insightful and outspoken commentary on television. The frequent pairing with his brother Patrick on ESPN’s US Open telecasts has created a unique, lively and perceptive duo.
