February 16, 1959
John McEnroe was born in Wiesbaden, Germany.

November 1959
The McEnroes returned to the US.

1963
The McEnroes moved to Douglaston, New York.

1970
John was placed under the training of Tony Palafox at the Port Washington Tennis Academy.

1972
Joined the Trinity Preparatory High School in Manhattan, New York.

1977
Graduated from High School.
Won the mixed double’s event at French Open with Mary Carillo.
Voted as Rookie of the Year by Tennis magazine.

1978
Joined the Stanford University.
Won the NCAA Championship.
Joined the pro circuit later that year.
Was bestowed the Newcomer of the Year Award by ATP.

1979
Won his first Grand Slam – the US Open.
Won the Wimbledon doubles pairing with Peter Fleming.

March 1980
Became the youngest player in history to be ranked No 1 at 21 years, 15 days.

1981
Won the Wimbledon singles and doubles.
Won the US Open Doubles.

1984
Won his last Grand Slam.

August 1, 1986
Married actress Tatum O’Neil.

1992
Divorced Tatum O’Neil.

1994
Reached a divorce settlement with O’Neil.

1995
Made his debut in WSTC.

April 1997
Married Patty Smyth.

1999
Became No 1 in WSTC rankings.

July 10, 1999
Was enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport.

September 1999
Named the Captain and Coach of the US Davis Cup team.

July 2000
Resigned as the Captain and Coach of the US Davis Cup team.