#5: In Any Doubles Match I Would Pick John McEnroe

After years of watching men’s tennis, both singles and doubles, I am confident that the best doubles partner anyone could have is John McEnroe. The man is a genius when it comes to ball placement against his opponents. Not to mention his foresight into where the best ball should be played to capitalize on the opponents return.

Many of McEnroe’s partners have said that playing with him was incredible. In fact, they often attribute most of their success to McEnroe. His ability to play well in both singles and doubles is not easily matched. He has won 9 of the 12 men’s doubles tournaments entered, and all of the mixed doubles competitions. He has won 7 of the 11 singles tournaments.

He is an exceptional player that capitalizes on his left handed swings and one handed backhand. McEnroe’s love of the game is evident as he returned after retirement to win another doubles tournament as the eldest player to do so. He is of course in the International Tennis Hall of Fame.