How engaging is McEnroe, no bullshit, brutally honest, raw. Huge charisma and immensely intelligent and introspective. I'm captivated every time he speaks.
@TandemKnights3 жыл бұрын
“... and especially, to be serious. To try to be a good husband, to try to be a good father. The best that I can, and to try to be, most importantly, a good person.” Great aspirations.
@brucerichard3422 жыл бұрын
John McEnroe is refreshingly honest and an excellent communicator when it comes to how he dealt with anger and challenges in his life. I find it incredibly inspirational.
@jasonkhan8545 жыл бұрын
The thing I love about John the most is that he shows you his heart. Raw. The good, the bad, etc. No pretense. So good to know that his friendship with Borg remains strong.
@MrVpassenheim6 жыл бұрын
Yes I used to think they were complete opposites but then later after reading Bjorn's book, "My Life and Game," I realized that those two were very much alike. Bjorn had a ton of anger he would fight to control and very much the same intensity as McEnroe. He had a lot of anger issues as a kid and tennis sort of allowed him to channel it in a positive way and like many he appeared very calm and serene. Not so at all. He felt much the same way McEnroe felt just he kept it from spilling out but channeled or focused it into a positive energy in his game.
@Ironclad66614 жыл бұрын
Great interview. Much respect to John. His honesty and sincerity are appreciated. What a good story at the end with Borg! Thank you for this upload.!
@MrCJWEI3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and commenting.
@SkavlanTV3 жыл бұрын
John McEnroe speaking from his heart. Good stuff.
@robinpayne13654 жыл бұрын
my heart melt to hear that the bromance between Borg and Mcenroe still strong
@chitran35206 жыл бұрын
I saw the 1980 Wimbledon final live....in the morning (rare at the time), including that tiebreaker. These players needed each other as a challenge.
@raygordonteacheschess55015 жыл бұрын
Such a great guy and talented . Very honest
@nickdaskalakis92895 жыл бұрын
Great interviewer. Of course, great interviewee. Great answers. Glad to see the other guests loosened up a bit in this second part of John’s interview.
@thepatriotess42793 жыл бұрын
Great interview! It's true that most did not watch to see him win or lose, we watched him because he was John McEnroe and he entertained. He made a great name of the sport of tennis and made it an emotional sport.
@lauralee_3655 жыл бұрын
@ LauraLee365. John McEnroe entertained tennis fans with the incomparable beauty of his game, but it is unfortunate that he and Connors felt that it was entertaining for the fans for he and Connors to berate tennis officials on the court. And Connors went a step further than McEnroe by using obscene gestures on the tennis court in the misguided belief that such crude gestures were "entertaining". Tennis pros can be entertaining without resorting to yelling at officials, foul language or crude obscene gestures!
@michaelbarlow66103 жыл бұрын
John McEnroe still going strong. Respect!
@JFK11808 жыл бұрын
one of if not THE best interviews/appearances by McEnroe. good group of people and good host! THANKS!
@samking41793 жыл бұрын
No matter what you think about McEnroe, he's so very interesting to listen to and watch. I personally think he's probably one of the few people that have influenced tennis most in it's history. I don't know if the tennis craze in the 1980s and 1990s would have happened if not for Borg vs McEnroe. He probably brought hundreds if not thousands of gifted American and European athletes to the sport of tennis.
@deanc20003 жыл бұрын
Could be, but I think the tennis boom really started in the early-mid 70's with Evert, Billie Jean, arthur Ashe, Conners, etc. or even before with one match between Rod Laver and John Newcomb that was broadcast o National TV. But yes, McEnroe and Borg was very influential.
@stevenmeyer9674 Жыл бұрын
He’s pretty transparent and doesn’t get offended by the questions 🙌🏼🙌🏼
@Solaris501 Жыл бұрын
I've been such a big fan of John's throughout the years during the ups and downs. In my opinion, he is an amazing man and the best American tennis player to date. I wish him continued success.
@madamhummingbird4 жыл бұрын
That is one of the best sports anecdotes I have ever heard - Bjorn telling John to settle down and just play for the fun of it. It took me for ever to understand that concept. That is what competition is about - your best against my best, then we go have a beer afterward and laugh about the outcome. 👍🍻
@78tag Жыл бұрын
For me the most interesting tennis player on and off the court. On court because of his racquet artistry (He had what I would call "McEnroesque shots". And off court because of his total honesty about himself and his gift for great conversation. Sure, not the greatest tennis player of all time but for me the most interesting tennis player of all time.
@Nordicroo3 жыл бұрын
P.J. ..............Mac playing Mats in Davis Cup in that Epic match, In one rally he hit at least 30 different shots and speed , amazing !!!!!
@dannycalley77772 жыл бұрын
@@dannycalley7777 wasn't that match the one that went for over 6 hours if I remember correctly?
@Nordicroo Жыл бұрын
Great stories about the Borg rivalry. I saw McEnroe play Lendl, Connors and Vilas in 1982
@robertlee41722 жыл бұрын
Great interview, thanks for sharing. John must be a person really with meeting.
@eduardomoralesrilo77356 жыл бұрын
I actually love his honesty!
@MrTaraknagraj5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful guy! Incredibly bright and charming! This should be recommended viewing.
@bullhorn3tails5 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview, thank you.
@JohnGLewis19646 жыл бұрын
That was a nice story about Bjorn.
@RichardsWorld5 жыл бұрын
What a great interview. This would never happen on American television.
@fredmann3050 Жыл бұрын
Such a character
@mustsilm8 жыл бұрын
John McEnroe is very smart he is also very honest and very interesting person.
@STohme9 ай бұрын
Great great interview. John is so good at being interviewed. He was also pretty good at giving interviews too, like when he had his own short-lived talk show. It was only on for a few weeks, but I thought he showed great promise as a host. The show also had a lot of good lesser known music acts of the day.
@playokay5 жыл бұрын
I like him a lot.
@lolitamorris29435 жыл бұрын
Not everyone just .loved him for the show. Of course we wanted him to win. True fans.
@TheReevessss5 жыл бұрын
A late response, however I truly think that is a translation mishap. I do believe he meant it differently. He probably wanted to emphasize that he loved watching John McEnroe play for his proficiency in the game, whether he lost or won.☺️🎾
@IndomitableT Жыл бұрын
one of the best comments i have seen in my life about anything. 3:33 "you have the rock'n roll approach.."
@cometoyoursenses93106 жыл бұрын
Exactly!!! McEnroe was a rock star on the court. The interviewer nailed it. McEnroe, flaws and all, made tennis fun to watch. He was an entertainer, as well as, an incredible tennis player!!!
@eccrawford77594 жыл бұрын
2:42 : Jean-Michel Jarre, French composer.
@Orion37413 жыл бұрын
McEnroe is the only male tennis player who helped me love ❤️ the game as passionately as I do. I never played for cultural and economic reasons. The first player to dare to go to the net and not stay at back court. He brought excitement and passion for his fans and other players who dared to play the entire court. When it was tennis season I ruled what we watched.
@LuisaRodriguez0212 Жыл бұрын
Respect to the man!
@dickiesdocos6 жыл бұрын
I love John....off the court!!
@ckn7116 жыл бұрын
Just fantastic John :)
@TheBeatles..6 жыл бұрын
Love this guy!
@VolkersJohan6 жыл бұрын
Love you Johnny Mac!
@AN-cy7xm4 жыл бұрын
All my life I love Bjorn and John. On the court I prefered Bjorn, in life unambiguously John. Wonderful tennis players, great friends.
@ondrejzemina13145 жыл бұрын
They were complete opposites on the court, both in their temperament and their style of play.
@stevenmeyer9674 Жыл бұрын
John McEnroe is Norman Mailer's twin brother.
@Burps___8 жыл бұрын
That was fun but I now also want to hear from Charlotte Kalla the xc skier sitting next to John... anyone have a link to where she speaks ?
@kurtg38913 жыл бұрын
The Wimbleton final of the century! 1980, McEnroe-Borg!
@Peteripattaya Жыл бұрын
Greatest tennis player ever ❤️
@christophelabedan56962 жыл бұрын
It makes sense to me that those two became buddies.
@78tag Жыл бұрын
Always wondered what Borg said to him that day on the court.
@liamtz6 жыл бұрын
He said, "John, chill out, this is just a game."
@scottiedds5 жыл бұрын
@@scottiedds Watching the 30 for 30 special "Fire& Ice, that is exactly what Bjorn said.
@stevenmeyer96743 жыл бұрын
Cool guy.
@marknorris13815 жыл бұрын
Funny how everyone has a hero.
@fasthracing3 жыл бұрын
Bjon Bourg is the one guy who understands John McEnroe during his career and now John McEnroe is the only guy who could understand Nick Kyrgios
@ForeverPurpleNGold5 жыл бұрын
Probably, but a mile of a difference between them in ability as players. Kyrgios will never even approach the heights McEnroe did and will be quickly forgotten. Not the case with McEnroe, one of the great players.
@marknorris13815 жыл бұрын
3:35...true
@lolitamorris29435 жыл бұрын
How many tennis careers were ruined because of lousy umpires making bad calls?
@cochinaable2 жыл бұрын
Is that Jarre?
@jonelordieta7573 Жыл бұрын
Who are these other people staring at him and not saying a word?
@RossBayCult6 жыл бұрын
They got interveiwed before him and on this talkshow they usually keep the guests throughout the entire show on the sideline.
@m00nif6 жыл бұрын
They're star struck
@shrimpflea3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed that. They were stiff as boards for the most part. It’s like their lips had to be prised open to crack a faint smile or tiny show of interest. McEnroe is incredibly interesting...none of them had any personality whatsoever. I love McEnroe.
@thepatriotess42793 жыл бұрын
i was a tennis coach when nasty, conners and mac were acting like fucking idiots, it was tough telling kids this is not how to act, glad to see mac getting better now
@davebacon61943 жыл бұрын
They are men, not women, very passionate, ego driven, but all in for the sport. I was rivetted and entertained and forgave their outbursts. Why? Because of all the hours they trained. The conditions on the court, cameras, crazy and good and subdued fans. Prejudiced judges now and again. Press paid to get the dirt and not the history of it, the struggle. They are human and have personal lives with worries to cope with too. They were the superstars of the day. Different time. But he got it right. Snobby sport, outrageously priced. We were rivetted to the tv screen for every match. I don't watch tennis today. Too many rules. Too much elitism. Too many opinions like yours to tell passionate players...oh do behave, be quiet. Would you tell an actor that on stage? Don't the dramatic actors with flair and panache, joie de vivre keep the seats full? Winners give their all. Get along to go along will not fill a stadium and rake in the interest and cashflow for big and deep pockets of clubs, venues, sponsors, owners, coaches, tv crews, msm, vendors of food and drink, security, cleaning crews, coach, bus, limo and taxi drivers, shop with club and player merchandise, souvenir stands, ball crew, lines people, umpires, trophy makers, last but not least? The players themselves. They with their expressive style of play bankrolls all of the above. Shoe companies, racket makers, court teams for grass at least. Net makers, ball makers. So some leeway can be afforded and entertaiment can be had, memories made, action recorded and tales for the dinner table can be told and retold with proof. History. Living history. Can't be beat.
@sheilasullivan19503 жыл бұрын
Great player now great commentator too bad his first marriage didn't work out. I never had to live with an addict so maybe it was necessary to divorce her and keep the children from her. But she never recovered or had a second carrier. Her father abandoned her as well. No happy ending for her.
@magnacz Жыл бұрын
Being married to an actor, it's not a good idea... 🤔🤣
@Ah01 Жыл бұрын
Who's the chick on the left of JM ?... McEnroe is a fantastic guest.. a good bottle of Scotch and two glasses..I'd be a happy man in his company..
@Stu-SB5 жыл бұрын
me too mr. barriskell,...nice comment
@joshuagalban64725 жыл бұрын
Charlotte Kalla, swedish cross-country skier, olympic goldwinner.
@downtherabbithole13533 жыл бұрын
John is obviously Aspergers. Take away all his Aspergers traits and you have the sweetest guy.
@BeachBushandBeyond4 жыл бұрын
It was quiet interesting how the women had nothing to say except give a condescending smile every now and again.
@wayneharper21683 жыл бұрын
They were beyond rude. I bet McEnroe’s not left enough for them and doesn’t bow down to their little baby dismembering (fact) political cult. I’m a woman and I thought they were complete asses.
@thepatriotess42793 жыл бұрын
The three other guests had all each been interviewed in detail earlier on the show. I think they were totally appropriate guests (not interviewers) during John’s segment. Letting him have his chance to speak but giving him supportive nods and smiles at appropriate times. They didn’t seem rude to me at all. They seemed very polite.
@brucerichard3422 жыл бұрын
Really? I thought both women appeared to like John and what he had to say
@alexestrada17882 жыл бұрын
I saw a swedish documentary here on youtube about Borg, seems like he only interested in money and will end friendships over it
@Sammy-te2xe3 жыл бұрын
Bullshit
@shrimpflea3 жыл бұрын
Am i the only one who thinks this was a pretty bad interview? i mean some of these questions.. -My favorite moment of your career was when you lost to Lendl -My favorite thing about you is that when you lose you don't care. Rock & Roll. (wtf?) -Do you lose your temper with your kids aswell? -You went to anger management. Please talk about that. One of skavlans questions even got shot down by John because it was inappropriate (i didn't really understand why though)
@Davidoffffs4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you are the only one who thinks it was a bad interview.
How engaging is McEnroe, no bullshit, brutally honest, raw. Huge charisma and immensely intelligent and introspective. I'm captivated every time he speaks.
“... and especially, to be serious. To try to be a good husband, to try to be a good father. The best that I can, and to try to be, most importantly, a good person.” Great aspirations.
John McEnroe is refreshingly honest and an excellent communicator when it comes to how he dealt with anger and challenges in his life. I find it incredibly inspirational.
The thing I love about John the most is that he shows you his heart. Raw. The good, the bad, etc. No pretense. So good to know that his friendship with Borg remains strong.
Yes I used to think they were complete opposites but then later after reading Bjorn's book, "My Life and Game," I realized that those two were very much alike. Bjorn had a ton of anger he would fight to control and very much the same intensity as McEnroe. He had a lot of anger issues as a kid and tennis sort of allowed him to channel it in a positive way and like many he appeared very calm and serene. Not so at all. He felt much the same way McEnroe felt just he kept it from spilling out but channeled or focused it into a positive energy in his game.
Great interview. Much respect to John. His honesty and sincerity are appreciated. What a good story at the end with Borg! Thank you for this upload.!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and commenting.
John McEnroe speaking from his heart. Good stuff.
my heart melt to hear that the bromance between Borg and Mcenroe still strong
I saw the 1980 Wimbledon final live....in the morning (rare at the time), including that tiebreaker. These players needed each other as a challenge.
Such a great guy and talented . Very honest
Great interviewer. Of course, great interviewee. Great answers. Glad to see the other guests loosened up a bit in this second part of John’s interview.
Great interview! It's true that most did not watch to see him win or lose, we watched him because he was John McEnroe and he entertained. He made a great name of the sport of tennis and made it an emotional sport.
@ LauraLee365. John McEnroe entertained tennis fans with the incomparable beauty of his game, but it is unfortunate that he and Connors felt that it was entertaining for the fans for he and Connors to berate tennis officials on the court. And Connors went a step further than McEnroe by using obscene gestures on the tennis court in the misguided belief that such crude gestures were "entertaining". Tennis pros can be entertaining without resorting to yelling at officials, foul language or crude obscene gestures!
John McEnroe still going strong. Respect!
one of if not THE best interviews/appearances by McEnroe. good group of people and good host! THANKS!
No matter what you think about McEnroe, he's so very interesting to listen to and watch. I personally think he's probably one of the few people that have influenced tennis most in it's history. I don't know if the tennis craze in the 1980s and 1990s would have happened if not for Borg vs McEnroe. He probably brought hundreds if not thousands of gifted American and European athletes to the sport of tennis.
Could be, but I think the tennis boom really started in the early-mid 70's with Evert, Billie Jean, arthur Ashe, Conners, etc. or even before with one match between Rod Laver and John Newcomb that was broadcast o National TV. But yes, McEnroe and Borg was very influential.
He’s pretty transparent and doesn’t get offended by the questions 🙌🏼🙌🏼
I've been such a big fan of John's throughout the years during the ups and downs. In my opinion, he is an amazing man and the best American tennis player to date. I wish him continued success.
That is one of the best sports anecdotes I have ever heard - Bjorn telling John to settle down and just play for the fun of it. It took me for ever to understand that concept. That is what competition is about - your best against my best, then we go have a beer afterward and laugh about the outcome. 👍🍻
For me the most interesting tennis player on and off the court. On court because of his racquet artistry (He had what I would call "McEnroesque shots". And off court because of his total honesty about himself and his gift for great conversation. Sure, not the greatest tennis player of all time but for me the most interesting tennis player of all time.
P.J. ..............Mac playing Mats in Davis Cup in that Epic match, In one rally he hit at least 30 different shots and speed , amazing !!!!!
@@dannycalley7777 wasn't that match the one that went for over 6 hours if I remember correctly?
Great stories about the Borg rivalry. I saw McEnroe play Lendl, Connors and Vilas in 1982
Great interview, thanks for sharing. John must be a person really with meeting.
I actually love his honesty!
Wonderful guy! Incredibly bright and charming! This should be recommended viewing.
Excellent interview, thank you.
That was a nice story about Bjorn.
What a great interview. This would never happen on American television.
Such a character
John McEnroe is very smart he is also very honest and very interesting person.
Great great interview. John is so good at being interviewed. He was also pretty good at giving interviews too, like when he had his own short-lived talk show. It was only on for a few weeks, but I thought he showed great promise as a host. The show also had a lot of good lesser known music acts of the day.
I like him a lot.
Not everyone just .loved him for the show. Of course we wanted him to win. True fans.
A late response, however I truly think that is a translation mishap. I do believe he meant it differently. He probably wanted to emphasize that he loved watching John McEnroe play for his proficiency in the game, whether he lost or won.☺️🎾
one of the best comments i have seen in my life about anything. 3:33 "you have the rock'n roll approach.."
Exactly!!! McEnroe was a rock star on the court. The interviewer nailed it. McEnroe, flaws and all, made tennis fun to watch. He was an entertainer, as well as, an incredible tennis player!!!
2:42 : Jean-Michel Jarre, French composer.
McEnroe is the only male tennis player who helped me love ❤️ the game as passionately as I do. I never played for cultural and economic reasons. The first player to dare to go to the net and not stay at back court. He brought excitement and passion for his fans and other players who dared to play the entire court. When it was tennis season I ruled what we watched.
Respect to the man!
I love John....off the court!!
Just fantastic John :)
Love this guy!
Love you Johnny Mac!
All my life I love Bjorn and John. On the court I prefered Bjorn, in life unambiguously John. Wonderful tennis players, great friends.
They were complete opposites on the court, both in their temperament and their style of play.
John McEnroe is Norman Mailer's twin brother.
That was fun but I now also want to hear from Charlotte Kalla the xc skier sitting next to John... anyone have a link to where she speaks ?
The Wimbleton final of the century! 1980, McEnroe-Borg!
Greatest tennis player ever ❤️
It makes sense to me that those two became buddies.
Always wondered what Borg said to him that day on the court.
He said, "John, chill out, this is just a game."
@@scottiedds Watching the 30 for 30 special "Fire& Ice, that is exactly what Bjorn said.
Cool guy.
Funny how everyone has a hero.
Bjon Bourg is the one guy who understands John McEnroe during his career and now John McEnroe is the only guy who could understand Nick Kyrgios
Probably, but a mile of a difference between them in ability as players. Kyrgios will never even approach the heights McEnroe did and will be quickly forgotten. Not the case with McEnroe, one of the great players.
3:35...true
How many tennis careers were ruined because of lousy umpires making bad calls?
Is that Jarre?
Who are these other people staring at him and not saying a word?
They got interveiwed before him and on this talkshow they usually keep the guests throughout the entire show on the sideline.
They're star struck
I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed that. They were stiff as boards for the most part. It’s like their lips had to be prised open to crack a faint smile or tiny show of interest. McEnroe is incredibly interesting...none of them had any personality whatsoever. I love McEnroe.
i was a tennis coach when nasty, conners and mac were acting like fucking idiots, it was tough telling kids this is not how to act, glad to see mac getting better now
They are men, not women, very passionate, ego driven, but all in for the sport. I was rivetted and entertained and forgave their outbursts. Why? Because of all the hours they trained. The conditions on the court, cameras, crazy and good and subdued fans. Prejudiced judges now and again. Press paid to get the dirt and not the history of it, the struggle. They are human and have personal lives with worries to cope with too. They were the superstars of the day. Different time. But he got it right. Snobby sport, outrageously priced. We were rivetted to the tv screen for every match. I don't watch tennis today. Too many rules. Too much elitism. Too many opinions like yours to tell passionate players...oh do behave, be quiet. Would you tell an actor that on stage? Don't the dramatic actors with flair and panache, joie de vivre keep the seats full? Winners give their all. Get along to go along will not fill a stadium and rake in the interest and cashflow for big and deep pockets of clubs, venues, sponsors, owners, coaches, tv crews, msm, vendors of food and drink, security, cleaning crews, coach, bus, limo and taxi drivers, shop with club and player merchandise, souvenir stands, ball crew, lines people, umpires, trophy makers, last but not least? The players themselves. They with their expressive style of play bankrolls all of the above. Shoe companies, racket makers, court teams for grass at least. Net makers, ball makers. So some leeway can be afforded and entertaiment can be had, memories made, action recorded and tales for the dinner table can be told and retold with proof. History. Living history. Can't be beat.
Great player now great commentator too bad his first marriage didn't work out. I never had to live with an addict so maybe it was necessary to divorce her and keep the children from her. But she never recovered or had a second carrier. Her father abandoned her as well. No happy ending for her.
Being married to an actor, it's not a good idea... 🤔🤣
Who's the chick on the left of JM ?... McEnroe is a fantastic guest.. a good bottle of Scotch and two glasses..I'd be a happy man in his company..
me too mr. barriskell,...nice comment
Charlotte Kalla, swedish cross-country skier, olympic goldwinner.
John is obviously Aspergers. Take away all his Aspergers traits and you have the sweetest guy.
It was quiet interesting how the women had nothing to say except give a condescending smile every now and again.
They were beyond rude. I bet McEnroe’s not left enough for them and doesn’t bow down to their little baby dismembering (fact) political cult. I’m a woman and I thought they were complete asses.
The three other guests had all each been interviewed in detail earlier on the show. I think they were totally appropriate guests (not interviewers) during John’s segment. Letting him have his chance to speak but giving him supportive nods and smiles at appropriate times. They didn’t seem rude to me at all. They seemed very polite.
Really? I thought both women appeared to like John and what he had to say
I saw a swedish documentary here on youtube about Borg, seems like he only interested in money and will end friendships over it
Bullshit
Am i the only one who thinks this was a pretty bad interview? i mean some of these questions.. -My favorite moment of your career was when you lost to Lendl -My favorite thing about you is that when you lose you don't care. Rock & Roll. (wtf?) -Do you lose your temper with your kids aswell? -You went to anger management. Please talk about that. One of skavlans questions even got shot down by John because it was inappropriate (i didn't really understand why though)
Yes, you are the only one who thinks it was a bad interview.