John McEnroe Finals (the new name for the Masters Grand Prix). He was named the ATP Player of the Year and the ITF World Champion three times each: 1981, 1983 and 1984. McEnroe contributed to five Davis Cup titles for the U.S. and later served as team captain. He has stayed active in retirement, often competing in senior events on the ATP Champions Tour. For many years he has also worked as a television commentator during the majors. McEnroe was born in Wiesbaden, Hesse, West Germany (present-day Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany) to American parents, John Patrick McEnroe Sr. and his wife Kay, "née"
John Clifton (tennis) John Clifton (tennis) John Clifton (born 19 February 1946) is a Scottish former professional tennis player. He was born in England, but grew up in Scotland. Clifton became the first player to start a match and win a point in the open era of tennis when he played Owen Davidson in the first round of the British Hard Court Championships in Bournemouth played on 22 April 1968. Clifton lost the match in four sets. With partner John Paish, Clifton was a doubles runner-up at Newport in 1971. He made the second round of the singles at the 1971 Wimbledon Championships