JOHN McENROE unfiltered talks Agassi, Rivalries, Davis Cup and the Road Ahead | SERVED LIVE

[@guyprovost]

This podcast is the best thing that tennis could hope for. Been watching this last 6 months and it's like a gift that keeps on giving! Keep it up!

[@ServedPodcast]

Much appreciated!

[@sandychin1326]

1000%!!! I clicked on this so fast!

[@1blindcommissioner]

agreed! it's the BEST tennis show bar NONE ! regardless of media channel...

[@CHillTennisEntertainment]

Pavvy G's podcast is better.

[@markfrench6790]

Great show and look forward to Tuesday each week!

[@r1039]

McEnroe with all this tennis knowledge is just phenomenal to hear speak. A great feature to have in this pod!

[@nglfmark1]

Johnny Mac is the best. Natural talent and speaks his mind. Very intelligent player and person. Always a pleasure watching at his peak.

[@helsbels991]

Brilliant conversation, always enjoy listening to McEnroe.

[@Autism101]

Great questions…and always great to hear McEnroe’s perspective.

[@dariotm15]

this is pure gold ... great champs talking tennis

[@danielschoeman5427]

John McEnroe is the man! Great episode.

[@AshleyKarys]

Johnny Mac. His voice is synonymous with tennis for me. I love hearing him talk about Bjorn. That rivalry was so important to him and a piece of him left when Bjorn retired.

[@steveboussom6564]

Your love of the game and respect for McEnroe is notable. Your humility and thankfulness is evident for the place that God has placed you.

[@ST-xg3gy]

Oh man, this is the Christmas gift I've been waiting for!! 👏🕺 Speaking of records, what about being #1 in singles and doubles at the same time? Who else has done that?😎 Thanks Andy!👍

[@rajusaha855]

Yeah in men's tennis in open era only Edberg was being #1 in both categories but not at the same time. Although in WTA more women had done that most noticebly Navratilova (longer #1 in both categories than Mcenroe).

[@elainepotgieter9403]

I didn't have a good opinion of Johnny Mac before today, I thought he was a bit bombastic at times. I stand totally corrected. wow. What a great guy. He is so funny but also there was so much humility in his words and he made so much sense. He was so real and vulnerable about his own life and mistakes etc. I like that he also didn't try to weigh in on topics that he wasn't really fully up to date with, like the doping situation. Very impressed.

[@eduardolopez8025]

This one was great. McEnroe is the boss

[@Kishorefoodenmee]

Winning about 75 singles titles, and 75 doubles titles, holding no. 1 in both, will never be duplicated

[@spjfrat]

Actually 77 singles and 78 dubs. I fully agree with ya.

[@brendajohnson5525]

Johnny Mac is why I love tennis.

[@naysayer1238]

Yep, I was 9 when he almost took Wimbledon. Instant lifelong fan because of him.

[@whointheside]

me too

[@randallcotton5740]

Great job landing a Johnny Mac interview, great job on the interview questions (trenchant, hardball, inside stuff and no simpy fluff), great job on the production. Stellar.

[@ServedPodcast]

Thank you for the support!

[@KCNwokoye]

Fun talk. Good job Andy!

[@Long2556]

A-Rod is one of the most thoughtful tennis talking head we currently have. And he talks fast, like his serve used to be, and that's a bonus. Keep it up, Andy.

[@TerrenceBowden-i4k]

Always a pleasure listening to the great legendary John McEnroe. A personal favorite of mine who I admire a great deal because he was and still so passionate about Tennis on or off the court 🎾

[@ViaticalTree]

Hey Andy, speaking of Mac going from a legendary playing career straight into being a legendary commentator I was hoping you’d do the same and was disappointed when you didn’t. But this podcast is the next best thing. Or maybe better. So well done and keep it up. 👍

[@jeffnuhf]

Thank you Andy! McEnroe is life. Can you try to get Killer Cahill on please?!

[@victorgospo]

Wow!! I’ve been following Served for about 9 months. I even went back and listened to all episodes that were recorded prior to my initiation. What can I say I absolutely love it. Andy’s wit and pinpoint observations are the best in the game!!! Jon Werteim is always a plus!!! However adding Johnny Mac to this already wonderful stew is such a privilege to watch. Who can deny Johnny Mac as a player? Only an idiot could, so I don’t. However his career as a tv commentator and more than that such an incredible lobbyist for Tennis across the board puts him in a single top of the totem pole position ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@sudiptamallik1006]

Awesome conversation with the legend John McEnroe!

[@rebacohen5798]

John McEnroe is my number 3 favourite tennis player of all time after Roger and a certain American podcast host. He is exceptionally smart witty and interesting, rather like Andy. Thanks to all for another great show ❤

[@Kishorefoodenmee]

You like Roddick over McEnroe? Lemme guess, you’re in your 30s

[@al1976-v7m]

Novak adding Murray to his team is an unexpected but excellent move. For his opponents, it will feel like having to play both. They are friends, have lots of respect for each other, and will pool their tennis IQ and grit. Murray will be able to continue to compete through Novak and Novak will squeeze a little more out of himself because of Murray. It won't be a long partnership, as i expect Novak to play possibly his last season, but it is a great transition for both.

[@jugoslavnamljidjiu9021]

Fantastic podcast sir Andy thank you very much.

[@thisoverpcworld]

John McEnroe as a tennis observer and ambassador is probably the best anyone can expect. Not talking about him as a player.

[@bryankburrs]

I could listen to Johnny McEnroe talk about his career forever !

[@G_R_C]

Performance Detracting drugs is an absolutely hilarious line.

[@stefanietinti8662]

Great podcast! Love tennis but generally don't love tennis commentary. Andy - you're easy to listen to, fair, honest, and it doesn't get old or repetitive! Keep it up! LMK if you need an American correspondent who lives in Wimbledon this summer!!

[@AntonioDeSarlovl]

Amazing episode! Mc Enroe, What a legend :D just a little sad that Sinner was only named in regards to his doping case :/

[@lornawilliams550]

Great podcast guys. Loved the Q&A with Mac and I could listen to him all day long.

[@adonismoviemaker]

love it! I love it all! 😊 thanks for the show!

[@maunlio]

John was my hero back then. Ciao from Italy!!

[@missourimanful]

Great interview Andy. Thanks for excellent question about Macs 84’ season.

[@dalebarro2230]

I absolutely love Andy Roddick and Served!

[@wongjefx980]

McEnroe's got some miles and stories on him. Visited Baha Mar tennis club few summers ago, beautiful resort... was chatting with the kid in the tennis shop about seeing more Pickleball players around. Would have been great to be at the resort to see this. Have been watching this channel for the first time this season after 1000s and Grand Slams to get the insight.

[@gasbros2]

John is so funny it’s classic stuff. 👍

[@apathylovescompany]

Great insight from McEnroe!

[@uncletony6210]

Mac said he threw two of his 1984 losses. That is, in fact, true. The thing is though, one was a live Davis Cup match; and, we ended up losing the tie. He should get a lot more grief for that, or at least Some grief. No one ever says a word about it.

[@leslieadkins6276]

Never cared for Roddick or McEnroe as players, but they have clearly reinvented themselves and are thriving. Im enjoying both of you as you age.

[@flatr8t]

A champion with the ability and willingness to intelligently and smoothly entertain both on and off the court.

[@magdalenaszymaniak3167]

John McEnroe should be a regular guest on the podcast 🙂

[@rioollie]

Andy (and team), you must be chuffed about this one. My fav is still your interview with Eric Butorac, but this show sizzled. Way to go and only upwards for 2025! Cheers and high spirits.

[@roddlecoddle]

Absolute legend

[@localfox1000]

This was great, guys. Johnny Mac is never not entertaining. Andy Roddick is exceptional in this role 👏.

[@dalebarro2230]

This interview is amazing

[@mpl1029]

Great show guys! Please keep it going next year. Happy New Year!

[@ocbosco_]

The fire still burns for Johnny Mac!

[@naysayer1238]

Records still held by Mac: Year-end Championships Titles: 8 WCT Finals Titles: 5 WCT Finals Finals: 8 WCT Finals Appearances: 9 WCT Finals Match Wins: 21 WCT Finals Title Without Losing a Set: 2 Season Winning % (min 70 wins): 96.5% (82-3) Consecutive Carpet Court Match Wins: 65 Carpet Court Match Win % (min. 100 wins): 84.3% (349-65) Indoor Match Win % (min. 100 wins): 85.3% (423-73) Consecutive Carpet Court Sets Won: 49 Year-end Championships Finals: 12 (Tied with Lendl) Year-end Championships Appearances: 19 (Tied with Lendl and Agassi)

[@rajusaha855]

Sadly some of those records is not gonna be broken because now we have only one YEC. From 1970-89 there were two YEC - Masters grand prix (now ATP finals) & WCT finals in Dallas. Similarly from 1990-99 there were also two YEC - ATP finals & ITF grand slam cup in Munich. BTW Becker is the only one to win all 3 titles. And carpet court was also abandoned in mid 2000's. So all those records are pretty safe.

[@texluh]

Yes - I agree - the ones that can't possibly be beaten are less relevant ​@rajusaha855

[@IGuess...]

Laver Cup is a first-class flight with great food, strong drinks, comfy pillows, and just-released movies; Davis Cup is a slow, tedious train ride with no AC from Anchorage, AK to Cape Horn at the tip of Chile.

[@al1976-v7m]

Which is exactly what makes it cool

[@Goplaytennis]

Great stuff from our American Tennis Legends!!!

[@Javier-ox8ui]

Andy’s pods gonna change the world

[@dandekel5233]

Excellent session, one of the best ever.

[@harishranga3264]

Love it! Best show in tennis!

[@khinrunite]

Excellent work everything just feels natural! ❤🎾

[@user-wd7ue1wd6r]

Johny mc, the guy who keeps it real 🙌

[@NadeemK-d5y]

Loved this episode. JMc is special. Always, funny.

[@sportslover2356]

There were actually some really great matches in Davis Cup this year Johnny. The USA vs Australia tie was brilliant and Fritz played well. The fact that the whole thing was yet again in the same place with the same fans screaming for the same winners was the problem. Unfortunately Italy will now win for the next ten years, both women and men, because it's being held in Italy. Davis Cup is a tragedy with a footballer in charge - but you can still enjoy playing each other and ignore the audience.

[@pavvyg]

Good podcast guys. 👏

[@danielspatzinterviews5497]

Fantastic! Cheers!!🍷

[@ServedPodcast]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bruceeven9942]

Great interview with John. Andy, who knows, you may be the next John McEnroe as a tennis announcer, if you keep this up. Btw, it was FDR, not Teddy Roosevelt, who said try new things, and if it doesn't work out, admit it and move on, but at least try. Something to that effect.

[@italnsd]

McEnroe does not know how to give a focused answer to a question but goes on and on rambling. He’s never been a humble guy and is definitely enamored of the sound of his own voice. The best I’ve seen in dealing with him in a talking context is Lendl. There are a couple of videos on KZbin in which Lendl’s cutting sarcasm is used gloriously to contrast Mac’s logorrhea

[@NeilNicholls-Knight]

What a dream team!

[@BasilRudawsky]

“Performance detracting drugs” 😂😂😂

[@ttwarrior1]

Im a 50 year old 300 pound 4.0 tennis player. I love tennis

[@MrEnzaldo]

John saving the podcast! :)

[@quentinceb]

love it !!!!

[@valleyhack]

This was/is great

[@paulelverstone8677]

Mac/Borg was pretty much where tennis started for me and I don't think I'll ever tire of listening to him. Now try and get Bjorn on... 🙏

[@penumbra-ic2gm]

I used to hate Johnny Mac when I was a kid becuase I was Borg obsessed and I knew that JM was going to be the one to beat my idol.. Of course I love JM now.. his commentary is the best and he is endlessly interesting, smart and funny.

[@frankiehunter.]

No one praises Roddick but I must say he is very intelligent with a great diction and looks much better than in his active age.

[@numitumi8806]

Would love to see Pete Sampras on the podcast, guys. He’s like the Greg Maddux of tennis stars to me. What’s in his brain ought to be shared more. Know he is shy and private but would be an awesome steal

[@user-wd7ue1wd6r]

Good that you brought up 13% of revenue shared with the tennis players vs 47 - 53% in nba 😮. Djokovic started PTPA for a good reason. Sad that Roger and rafa chose to not support that stand and are silent about that unfairness.

[@dariakelly6817]

Bahamas 🇧🇸

[@philanthropenos1074]

I think it is Yannick Noah in 1983 who won French Open with a wooden racquet Le Coq Sportif TCO.

[@jeyre5996]

Fantastic best tennis conversation

[@samfisher5]

Nalbandian is 1.80, not 175

[@1blindcommissioner]

HERE! HERE! The commissioner of tennis disagrees with coaching during the match! I'm with you commissioner ! it's a BS joke to see coaches telling players what to do or even worse HOW to do...! I just wish he'd be more vocal about it !

[@caaaiiiittllyyynn8260]

Never liked McEnroe because of his spoiled brat attitude on the court but definitely love him off the court and his incredible knowledge and personality now

[@davidhobbs5421]

Mac for tennis commisioner!

[@rahulchoudhury6054]

John mcenroe is box office

[@inmaculadajodarrodriguez637]

No se podría subtitular en español?😅

[@ServedPodcast]

We are working on that!

[@tobiasgoldman]

I loved when McEnroe stated the obvious that female players are not on the same level as male players, and refused to back down from it notwithstanding the politically correct pressure exerted on him.

[@RaineriHakkarainen]

If John McEnroe was born Brenda McEnroe female power and form then he would lose against Graf and Navratilova and Seles!

[@DouglasMcCulley]

record for men's tennis...THE record- in 1983 Martina was 86-1 and in 1984 she was 78-2.

[@lsb9073]

Wow, didnt know that. 1983 she didnt win the French, 1984 she didnt win AO. 3 GSs and Tour Finals 2 years running.

[@DouglasMcCulley]

@@lsb9073 and- back then, the Australian was in December- so she won the last 3 of '83 and the first 3 of '84- 6 in a row. She had a 54 match streak 6/83-1/84 followed up by 74 straight 1-12/84. Plus she went on another streak- 6/86-1/87- 58 straight.

[@svitaus]

Tennis is one of the few sports that does not honor its legends as well as it should. In contrast, golf celebrates its greats with dedicated tournaments and long-standing tributes. There’s a lot tennis could learn from golf in recognizing and respecting its former champions.

[@WhoDis-ow3qu]

Teflon Wertheim!

[@kennethmaxwell4809]

Andy is digging a hole in his defence of twice positive tested Sinner

[@virtualyme7659]

☮️💜

[@jameskishtok1997]

The ending comment kind of sums up the entire podcast less Johnny Mac.

[@Mntguy-nr9vl]

Carlos is not losing because of tall people he's losing because he does not take any time off. It's no wonder the beginning of the year he won two Grand slams had some injury time off and then basically from June he didn't stop. He played more tennis than anybody and it showed in his results.

[@kennethmaxwell4809]

Andy, we are testing for it because it can be performance enhancing.Simples.

[@VARMOT123]

bruh how did tennis become so tinpot . how does this have only 3k views in 6 hrs . we have become such an elitist sport with no ground appeal

[@guslevy3506]

All the cool kids are playing pickleball…tennis never tried to create a fun social environment, easy games to find and a fast game format.

[@factman-w8m]

john had his best eason but then a Novak of the 80's came up real fast, Lendl!

[@kennethmaxwell4809]

He only achieved that record as his greatest rival had stopped playing.

[@dariakelly6817]

Third 🤣🤣🤣👏👏🙀🤩

[@BOZ_11]

Novak is 6'2", not taller. For a top 100 ATP player, that's average

[@omnipotentpoobah60]

Someone should tell John that the last man to win a grand slam with a wooden racquet was actually Yannick Noah…

[@kennethmaxwell4809]

Joking about spiking drinks- bad form Andy and John 🦕

[@rondunn4336]

McEnroe, not even embarrassed being a disgrace to tennis, ignorance is bliss.

[@annmcdonough5625]

Watch it Andy - Mac will probably start his own tennis podcast. He's always looking to make more money and be back in the spotlight. I wish someone would ask him why he was so angry and disrespectful back in the day? And he got away with it! He probably watches his own matches on Tennis channel.