Legends of wimbledon - john mcenroe (dvd)

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Legends of wimbledon - john mcenroe is a new, different and fascinating profile about one of wimbledons most famous sons. In 1977, mcenroe, a brash and brilliant teenager, impressed everyone with his wimbledon semi-final appearance at his first championships - a remarkable achievement for an 18-year-old qualifier. In 1980 mcenroe met bjorn borg in the gentlemens final for what is still considered to be one of wimbledons finest ever matches. The new yorker narrowly lost, but gained the respect he coveted and later that year became the worlds number one player. The following year saw mcenroe and borg again in the final, but it was the americans turn to triumph in spectacular style and gain the first of his three championship victories. 1982 Saw mcenroe play jimmy connors in the final and it was during this match that the catchphrase ‘you cannot be serious was born. The programme also includes interviews with peter fleming, mcenroes doubles partner, former umpire david mercer and the bbc commentator john barrett, who will discuss mcenroes new role as courtside commentator. ‘Legends of wimbledon - john mcenroe is a thrilling insight into one of the worlds most talented, popular and controversial tennis players. Originally produced in 1998, and approved by the all england lawn tennis and croquet club.