John McEnroe's BBC salary revealed amid Wimbledon commentary role

John McEnroe remains a tennis icon as he approaches 50 years in the sport, now a key figure in BBC's Wimbledon coverage. The 67-year-old American, who turned pro in 1978, won his first Grand Slam at the 1979 US Open and has since become a beloved commentator.

McEnroe has been part of the BBC's Wimbledon team since 2004, earning between £195,000 and £199,999 in 2023-24. That works out to about £14,000 per day during the tournament. However, his 2024-25 salary dropped below the £178,000 disclosure threshold, suggesting a pay cut.

Married to singer Patty Smyth since 1997, McEnroe credits their lasting relationship to 'keeping the sex going' and staying out of the spotlight. Smyth told *People* in 2020 that avoiding public displays of their happiness helped them stay together.

In 2004, McEnroe hosted a CNBC show that lasted just one season. It averaged 174,000 viewers in its first week, far below its predecessor’s 200,000. Critics panned the show, which even recorded a Nielsen rating of 0.0 twice before cancellation.