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What is the single most important quality in a tennis champion? I would have to say desire, staying in there and winning matches when you are not playing that well.

John McEnroe

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John McEnroe
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: February 16
Journalist
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Tennis Player
John Patrick McEnroe
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