John McEnroe reveals his all-time four for women’s tennis — One choice stuns fans
John McEnroe has kept a close eye on the women’s game since retiring, helped by his role as a commentator. The former world number one regularly works at tournaments, staying involved with the sport he once dominated.
Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation John McEnroe has kept a close eye on the women’s game since retiring, helped by his role as a commentator. The former world number one regularly works at tournaments, staying involved with the sport he once dominated. McEnroe won seven Grand Slam singles titles during his playing days and spent time at the top of the rankings.
When asked to pick his Mount Rushmore of female tennis players, McEnroe gave an honest view of the sport and shared his selections. Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images John McEnroe names his top four female tennis players Speaking to Rushmore, McEnroe said: “I would definitely put Serena [Williams] on there. I mean, in addition to the serve being the greatest serve in the history of women’s tennis and one of the greatest servers period, she’s one of the greatest competitors period.
“One of the all-time greatest athletes, male or female, of the last 100 years. And in addition to that, the heart, that will. Very intimidating in so many different ways.
I could see how difficult it would be to have to play against her. ” He continued: “The next person would be Steffi Graf, who I consider possibly as good as or better athletically as anyone I’ve ever seen in a man or woman in the sport of tennis. Unbelievable.