August 26, 1986: The day John McEnroe lost in the opening round of the US Open for the first and only time

On this day, August 26, 1986, John McEnroe was defeated in the opening round of the US Open for the first and only time in his career. The former world No 1 had returned to the game only a month earlier after a six-month break, and lost to fellow American Paul Annacone, ranked No 20, at Flushing Meadows 1-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-3. In his post-match press conference, McEnroe, shattered by this unexpected…

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