McEnroe is Autistic

How McEnroe’s pattern recognition and visualization skills helped him anticipate the ball’s movements and turn tennis into a “math equation.”

Why his emotional on-court reactions—often labelled as “brat-like”—were actually natural expressions of expectation sensitivity and scripting.

Insight from McEnroe’s wife, Patty, who has said she believes he is autistic based on his routines, sensory needs, math skills, and strong SPINs (special interests) in art and guitar.

Why his meltdowns should be seen not as flaws, but as valid autistic responses to an unfair and conformity-driven system.

How McEnroe has embraced his autistic traits in later life, channelling them into charitable work, art, and voiceover projects.

A call to celebrate McEnroe’s story as a reminder of the cultural pride and community connection autistic individuals can find in their shared strengths.