From the Archives, 1985 McEnroe slams ‘unworthy’ Australian Open surface
over 2 years in theage
John McEnroe attacked Kooyong’s centre court as the worst grass court he had seen and unworthy of Grand Slam status. He also faced fines and a possible suspension after arguing with referee, Peter Bellinger. The Australian Open would move to Melbourne Park, and a different surface, in 1988.
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