John McEnroe's 1981 Wimbledon quarterfinal was a highly anticipated match between the American tennis star and his opponent, Jimmy Connors. McEnroe had already won the US Open and was looking to add a Wimbledon title to his resume. The match was a thrilling five set battle
John Patrick McEnroe Jr. is an American former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 170 weeks, and as world No. 1 in men's doubles for 269 weeks. He is one of two male players to have held both No. 1 rankings, and the only one to hold both simultaneously. McEnroe was best known during his playing career for his shot-making and volleying skills, his rivalries with Björn Borg and Jimmy Connors, and his confrontational on-court behavior, which frequently landed him in trouble with umpires and tennis authorities.