About this episode

The episode discusses the fallout from John McEnroe's first default in a Grand Slam match, exploring reactions from officials, journalists, and the tennis community.

As John McEnroe is defaulted from a Grand Slam match for the first time, bewilderment gives way to outrage as the fallout begins. Officials retreat, journalists swarm, and fractures begin to appear in the sport itself. How will McEnroe react and how will the tennis world respond? 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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