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McEnroe seals US Davis Cup win
John McEnroe leads USA to 5-0 Davis Cup victory over Australia after plane scare.
In brief
John McEnroe leads USA to 5-0 Davis Cup victory over Australia after plane scare. John McEnroe and Peter Fleming defeated Australia 5-0 in Davis Cup semi-finals on October 3, 1982, despite a plane incident. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
October 3, 1982
John McEnroe sealed a 5-0 win for the United States against Australia in Davis Cup semi-finals.
McEnroe and Fleming's journey
McEnroe and doubles partner Peter Fleming faced a plane scare and delay before the match.
McEnroe's tennis background
McEnroe, born in 1959, was world No 1 since August 1981 after winning Wimbledon.
The Perth match
McEnroe defeated John Alexander 6-4, 6-3 in the final match.
Plane incident details
After a plane aborts take-off in Honolulu, McEnroe and Fleming waited 10 hours before flying to Perth.
The Davis Cup result
The United States won 5-0 against Australia with McEnroe closing the tie.
What happened next
McEnroe and USA beat France to win Davis Cup in following six weeks.
McEnroe's later achievements
McEnroe won Wimbledon in 1983 and 1992, and US Open in 1984.
The final outcome
McEnroe and USA won Davis Cup final against France after this semi-final victory.
The main idea
John McEnroe and Peter Fleming defeated Australia 5-0 in Davis Cup semi-finals on October 3, 1982, despite a plane incident.
