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McEnroe's Stockholm Tantrum
John McEnroe's 1984 Stockholm Open tantrum cost him a 21-day ban and fine.
In brief
John McEnroe's 1984 Stockholm Open tantrum cost him a 21-day ban and fine. John McEnroe threw a tantrum at the 1984 Stockholm Open semi-final against Anders Jarryd, earning a 21-day ban from ATP events. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
The day John McEnroe threw a tantrum
On November 4, 1984, John McEnroe threw a tantrum at the Stockholm Open semi-finals that cost him a 21-day ban from ATP events.
McEnroe's semi-final match
McEnroe faced Anders Jarryd in the Stockholm Open semi-finals after a 17-match winning streak.
McEnroe's temper flared
McEnroe yelled at the umpire, calling him a jerk, after disagreeing with a line call.
The umpire's response
The umpire ignored McEnroe's question and demanded he serve again, leading to McEnroe smashing cups and ice bottles.
McEnroe won the match
McEnroe won the semi-final match 1-6, 7-6, 6-2 despite the tantrum.
The aftermath
McEnroe received a 21-day ban and fine from ATP events the next day after winning the tournament.
Umpire's later admission
The umpire admitted he still didn't know how to answer McEnroe's question after 25 years.
McEnroe's later career
McEnroe never won another Grand Slam title after 1984 and retired in 1992.
Jarryd's career
Jarryd reached world No 5 in 1985 and won the Davis Cup with Sweden in 1984 and 1987.
The story's impact
McEnroe called the incident his most embarrassing memory but forgot the umpire's name.
The one thing
John McEnroe threw a tantrum at the 1984 Stockholm Open semi-final against Anders Jarryd, earning a 21-day ban from ATP events.
