People: Oct. 2, 2000

ET TU, JOHNNY

It wasn't too long ago that JOHN MCENROE was dubbed "Superbrat" for throwing tantrums and insults on the tennis court, but last week the senior player, coach and commentator slammed the Williams sisters for not properly respecting their peers. A London newspaper published McEnroe's diatribe, sans irony, which accused Venus and Serena of being too "cocky" and aloof. McEnroe, still flabbergasted by Serena's comment last year that she would like to play in a men's tournament, restated his belief that many male college players and members of the seniors' tour could defeat the sisters. "Do women golfers say...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!