# McEnroe seals US Davis Cup win

> John McEnroe leads USA to 5-0 Davis Cup victory over Australia after plane scare.
- Title: McEnroe seals US Davis Cup win · Tennis Majors | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: john mcenroe, davis cup, united states, australia, perth, peter fleming, tennis, 1982, davis cup semi-finals, plane scare, sports, McEnroe
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- Published: 2026-10-03T00:07:19+00:00
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- Topics: john mcenroe, davis cup, united states, australia, perth, peter fleming, tennis, 1982, davis cup semi-finals, plane scare, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

John McEnroe and Peter Fleming defeated Australia 5-0 in Davis Cup semi-finals on October 3, 1982, despite a plane incident.