A Quote by John McEnroe

As I got older and started moving up the ranking, the matches got more important, and my emotions ratcheted up. I guess I hid my real feelings behind the anger.

John McEnroe

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Anger Behind Emotions Feelings Got Guess Hid Important Matches More Moving Moving Up Older Ranking Real Real Feelings Started Up

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John McEnroe
American - Tennis Player
Born: February 16, 1959

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