About this episode

The episode explores John McEnroe's arrival in Australia in December 1989 and the impact he had on the Australian Open and the sport of tennis.

December 1989. John McEnroe arrives in Australia as the game’s biggest star and also its biggest problem. The Australian Open, struggling for relevance on the world stage, has bet everything on the Superbrat playing the event. As McEnroe tests the limits of power and patience, the sport itself begins to shift beneath his feet. Rules evolve, tolerance wears thin, and choices made in good faith carry unseen consequences. Featuring (alphabetically): Gerry Armstrong, Peter Bellinger, Pat Cash, Jim Courier, Tim Henman, Di Larkin, John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe, Paul McNamee, Mark Petchey, Barbara Schett, Sam Smith, and Todd Woodbridge. Writer and editor: Lochlainn Harte Narrator and producer: Jon Hoevenaars Supervising producer: Adrian Houghton Executive producer: Xavier Muhlebach iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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