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John McEnroe explodes at teenage fan in angry expletive-ridden Melbourne Airport rant: 'Are you kidding me?'

John McEnroe confronted a persistent teenage fan seeking a selfie at Melbourne Airport, with security intervening to separate them after a viral outburst.

  • On Monday, John McEnroe was filmed exploding at a teenager at Melbourne Airport as he departed Australia after covering the Australian Open.
  • The persistent teenage fan trailed McEnroe from the car park into the terminal, repeatedly asking for a photo and offering to carry his bags, despite requests to leave him alone.
  • Video shows McEnroe exit a car carrying luggage and a guitar case while the fan held up a phone; McEnroe said `Not right now` as airport security moved in to separate them.
  • The footage circulated widely and renewed attention to McEnroe's explosive outbursts, while public reaction was mixed with some fans defending him and others criticising the exchange.
  • Known for that Wimbledon outburst, McEnroe now works as a commentator for Channel 9, ESPN and TNT Sports during the Australian Open, echoing his past on‑court temper.
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The legendary tennis player, now 66 years old and holding 7 Grand Slam titles in singles, was very angry with a young supporter who chased him to pull a cliché, while he...

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Wales Online broke the news in Wales, United Kingdom on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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