Uploaded January 2013 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In January 1983, McEnroe suffered his worst defeat to Ivan Lendl at the final of the Volvo Masters at Madison Square Garden. It was his 7th straight loss to the Czech. Two weeks later, in Philadelphia U.S. Pro indoor final, John won his first match against his nemesis since September 1980 (a four set U.S. Open Quarterfinal). It was Ivan's first indoor loss in 66 matches. Final score, McEnroe's way, 4-6,7-6,6-4,6-3..
In January 1983, McEnroe suffered his worst defeat to Ivan Lendl at the final of the Volvo Masters at Madison Square Garden. It was his 7th straight loss to the Czech. Two weeks later, in Philadelphia U.S. Pro indoor final, John won his first match against his nemesis since September 1980 (a four set U.S. Open Quarterfinal). It was Ivan's first indoor loss in 66 matches. Final score, McEnroe's way, 4-6,7-6,6-4,6-3..
