‘The Level of Attention Exploded’- John McEnroe Opens Up About His Ex-wife and How Their Marriage Derailed His Accomplished Career
John McEnroe is one of the best players tennis has ever witnessed. He is one of those veterans young tennis aspirants of every generation will look up to. However, even though his success masks his struggles today, McEnroe has been through his share of hardships.
McEnroe, who was going strong and slipped Grand Slams out of mega players such as Jimmy Connor’s hands, faced an unexpected bump in his career around the late 1980s. The American fell under the microscope after marrying Tatum O’Neal. Here’s how things went downhill for him after his marriage.
John McEnroe about unnecessary pressure
Earlier in an interview, McEnroe spoke about how the paparazzi’s constant interest in him troubled him. He spoke about how the media, which gave him special attention because of his wife, pressured him. “No other athlete in any sport has ever had to go through what I have to.” He said.
