Fans, especially the older ones, well remember their exciting matches from the late seventies and early eighties.

John McEnroe, the fiery icon of the late 1970s and 1980s, built his legend on brilliance and explosive outbursts. Even at 66, he continues to make headlines after a chaotic fan encounter in Melbourne.

Children: with Patty Smyth: Anna, Ava and Ruby (Smyth’s daughter from a previous marriage); with Tatum O’Neal: Kevin, Sean and Emily Plays left-handed. Nicknamed “Superbrat” by the English tabloids, ...

John McEnroe might as well have used his classic line on a fan who appeared to stalk him for a photo at the airport on his way out of Melbourne where he was broadcasting the Australian Open for ESPN.