# McEnroe's Stockholm Tantrum

> John McEnroe's 1984 Stockholm Open tantrum cost him a 21-day ban and fine.
- Title: McEnroe's Stockholm Tantrum · Tennis Majors | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: john mcenroe, anders jarryd, stockholm open, 1984, tantrum, 21-day ban, atp events, Tennis Majors
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- Published: 2026-11-04T17:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: john mcenroe, anders jarryd, stockholm open, 1984, tantrum, 21-day ban, atp events, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

John McEnroe threw a tantrum at the 1984 Stockholm Open semi-final against Anders Jarryd, earning a 21-day ban from ATP events.