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John McEnroe v Tom Gullikson, first round match at Wimbledon on Court Number One
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John McEnroe v Tom Gullikson, first round match at Wimbledon on Court Number One
John McEnroe v Tom Gullikson, first round match at Wimbledon on Court Number One, Monday 22nd June 1981.
John McEnroe was two flashpoints away from being thrown out of Wimbledon.
The number two seed, received one public waring and was then docked 2 penalty points as he beat Tom Gullikson 7-6, 7-5. 6-3 in a bad tempered confrontation on Court One.
McEnroes warning came after he angrily smashed a racket, stamping on the strings and yanking off the handle.
Then he was fined the two penalty points for calling umpire Edward James " the pits of the world", and " an incompetent fool"
Mike Maloney, Monte Fresco
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21614384
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John McEnroe's Fiery Clash at Wimbledon - A Moment Frozen in Time
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. In this print captured by Mike Maloney and Monte Fresco, we are transported back to the intense first-round match between John McEnroe and Tom Gullikson on Court Number One at Wimbledon. It was Monday, 22nd June 1981, a day that would forever be etched in tennis history. McEnroe, known for his explosive temper and unparalleled talent, found himself teetering on the edge of disqualification. The number two seed pushed the boundaries as he clashed with both his opponent and the umpire throughout the match. The tension reached its peak when McEnroe unleashed his frustration upon his racket, smashing it with fury before stamping on its strings and ripping off its handle. This act earned him a public warning from the umpire, Edward James. However, things escalated further when McEnroe directed scathing insults towards James. His disrespectful remarks resulted in a penalty of two points being docked against him – an unprecedented consequence for such behavior. Despite these flashpoints of controversy surrounding him, McEnroe managed to channel his emotions into his game. With unwavering determination and skillful play, he emerged victorious over Gullikson with a scoreline of 7-6,7-5,6-3. This iconic photograph serves as a reminder not only of McEnroe's incredible talent but also of the fiery spirit that
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