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Helene Elliott: 'It's been a hell of a ride': John McEnroe reflects on his life as tennis' bad boy

The streets of New York City are deserted as John McEnroe walks past familiar landmarks and dark alleys on a trip that covers a few miles and many decades. With each step he takes in the late-night scenes that link the insightful documentary "McEnroe," the man whose foul-mouthed tirades were as famous as his exceptional tennis skills finds the peace in life's imperfections. His journey ...
Tennis legend John McEnroe is photographed at the Malibu Racquet Club in Malibu, California, Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

The streets of New York City are deserted as John McEnroe walks past familiar landmarks and dark alleys on a trip that covers a few miles and many decades.

With each step he takes in the late-night scenes that link the insightful documentary "McEnroe," the man whose foul-mouthed tirades were as famous as his exceptional tennis skills finds the peace in life's imperfections. His journey continues, though at age 63 he's well-established as a TV commentator and nearly three decades into a relationship and second marriage to singer/songwriter Patty Smyth.

"Each year that I've gone by in my life I feel like

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