About this episode

The episode introduces a documentary podcast series about John McEnroe's dramatic default at the 1990 Australian Open.

What happens when you combine flat balls, close calls, new rules and the most volatile tennis player in history on Centre Court at the Australian Open? SNAP: The John McEnroe Default Saga is a four-part documentary podcast series recounting the American firebrand’s dramatic defaulting at AO 1990. Told through the voices of the characters who were there, including the stoic lines woman, the scrupulous chair umpire, and McEnroe himself. Discover the full story of the most controversial decision in Grand Slam history more than three decades on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More episodes of SNAP: The John McEnroe Default Saga

• 04 The Legacy | SNAP · May 10, 2026 · 31 min
• 03 The Default | SNAP · May 3, 2026 · 44 min
• 02 The Breaking Point | SNAP · April 26, 2026 · 42 min
• 01 The Superbrat Arrives | SNAP · April 19, 2026 · 45 min

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