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McEnroe Caught on Video Telling Teen Fan to 'Go F*** Yourself' at Melbourne Airport

The viral footage has renewed focus on celebrity‑fan boundaries.

Overview

  • Video shows John McEnroe repeatedly declining a photo request at Melbourne Airport before telling a teenage fan to "go f*** yourself."
  • The exchange began as McEnroe arrived with luggage and a guitar after commentating at the Australian Open and said "not right now" to initial approaches.
  • As the fan followed and continued asking, McEnroe warned "I need you to stay away from me" and later shouted "Will you stop? Stop!"
  • Staff and airport officials intervened to separate the pair as the situation escalated, according to multiple outlets citing the footage.
  • Coverage notes no public apology, complaint, or legal action has been reported, with many reports contextualizing the incident with McEnroe's history of on‑court outbursts.