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We analyse the net worth, salary and endorsements of the legend John McEnroe

John McEnroe will always be remembered for his antics on-court filled with controversies and lot of anger issues during his time. You can find out the top 50 richest tennis players of all time here.

McEnroe was undoubtedly one of the best tennis players, the game has ever seen. Experts believe that the American did not fulfill his potential due to his mentality and that stopped him from attaining more success.

John McEnroe Facts

Birth PlaceWiesbaden, Germany
Father’s NameJohn McEnroe Sr.
Mother’s NameKatherine McEnroe
Star SignAquarius
CollegeStanford University
Net Worth$100 million
Prize Money till dateUS$12,552,132
Age66
Date of Birth16 February 1959
Height180 cm
Weight75 kg
NationalityAmerican
Achievements7 Grand Slams, 77 Tour titles
WifePatty Smyth
ChildrenSean McEnroe, Emily McEnroe, Kevin McEnroe, Ava McEnroe, Anna McEnroe
EndorsementsHEAD, Dunlop, Sergio Tacchini, Penn Solinco, Nike, Gold Coast
Social MediaN/A

John McEnroe net worth and earnings

The American owns several expensive and luxury properties throughout the USA including in California, Malibu, Los Angeles, and also New York. His net worth is approximated at $100 million in 2024, while McEnroe possesses property worth $50 million.

He has worked for in the last few years include Mercedes, Tesco, Seat Altea, American Express, and Heineken. McEnroe is currently working for ESPN and NBC. His work has been recognized by the tennis world and continues to work at the Majors. McEnroe has been commentating for competitive tennis tournaments including the US Open and French Open.

He also played in the ATP Champions Tour, as well as other special exhibition matches. 

John McEnroe ranking history

His career record stands at 883–198 (81.7%). McEnroe replaced Bjorn Borg to become No. 1 in the ATP Rankings for the first time on 3 March 1980, for three weeks. He reached the top ranking in professional tennis on a record 14 different occasions until 8 September 1985.

John McEnroe net worth

His fourth period at No. 1, from 3 August 1981 to 12 September 1982, was his longest at 58 weeks. He is seventh in the list of most weeks at No. 1 with 170 weeks and ranked in the year-end Top 10 on 10 occasions (1978-85, 1987, 1989). 

John McEnroe career titles

McEnroe won 77 singles titles, 72 in doubles competition and was ranked No. 1 in the world in both. The combined 149 titles are the most in the Open Era, specially in the 1979 season in which he won 10 singles and 16 doubles titles.

McEnroe won three championships at Wimbledon. In 1979 he won his first US Open title at 20 years, 6 months and 24 days old. He forged a team with Peter Fleming who won 52 doubles titles, including four at Wimbledon (1979, 1981, 1983, 1984) and three at the US Open (1979, 1981, 1983). 

McEnroe was ranked in the World Top 10 in singles for nine years, finishing No. 1 four consecutive years. He played Davis Cup for 12 years, helping the Americans win 5 times in 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1992. McEnroe also won a record eight season ending championships.

John McEnroe family and relationships

In 1986, McEnroe married Oscar-winning actress Tatum O’Neal. The couple had three children together before filing for divorce eight years later.

In 1999, McEnroe married rock singer/songwriter Patty Smyth, with whom he had two daughters.

John McEnroe endorsements

He has signed deals with HEAD, Dunlop, Sergio Tacchini, Penn Solinco, Nike and Gold Coast. His deal with Dunlop ended during his career and he moved on to other companies post his retirement. John McEnroe’s endorsements have earned him more than $20m.

John McEnroe FAQs

What is the age and date of birth of John McEnroe?
John McEnroe is 64 years old and was born on 16 February, 1959
What is the net worth of John McEnroe?
John McEnroe has a net worth of $105 million
What brands endorse John McEnroe?
John McEnroe has endorsement deals with FHEAD, Dunlop, Sergio Tacchini, Penn Solinco, Nike and Gold Coast.
What is the nationality of John McEnroe?
John McEnroe is an American citizen
Where was John McEnroe born?
John McEnroe was born in Wiesbaden, Germany
Has John McEnroe won a Grand Slam?
John McEnroe has won 7 Grand Slam titles

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