McEnroe misses ESPN coverage at US Open after testing positive for COVID-19
Tennis NewsWednesday, 30 August 2023 at 08:30
Former world number one John McEnroe is set to miss the ESPN
coverage of the US Open after testing positive for Covid-19.
The fourth and final Grand Slam of the year has begun in New
York where players from all over the world are participating to showcase their talent.
McEnroe was set to feature in the ESPN coverage of the
mega-event but he announced that he will miss the event after testing positive for
Coronavirus.
“Unfortunately, after feeling a bit under the weather, I
tested positive for COVID,” he said. “I’m watching the U.S. Open from home and
can’t wait to get back to work soon.”
McEnroe is one of the most seasoned tennis broadcaster and
him missing the event’s coverage will be a severe blow.
The 64-year-old, who became world number one in March 1980, won
seven Grand Slam titles in his illustrious career.
His first major singles title was in 1979 when he won the US
Open after beating fellow American Vitas Gerulaitis in straight sets with a
score of 7-5, 6-3, 6-3.
His last big title also came while playing in New York in
1984 when he got the better of Czech Republic’s Ivan Lendl in straight sets
with a score of 6-3, 6-4, 6-1.
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