John Mayotte: The Patriarch and the Player
If you mention the name Mayotte, the first tennis star who inevitably comes to mind is former world No. 7 Tim. The second is his brother Chris, a two-time college All-American and former world No. 83. But it’s high time to give John, their much-older brother, a little love and a lot more attention. Hey, John wasn’t—and still isn’t—exactly chopped liver. The talented lefty ranked No. 1 in New England men’s doubles (with Jim Ratliffe) and No. 2 in men’s singles. And after a 30-year layoff from tournament tennis, Johnny Rocket re-ignited to rank No. 2 in national 65 singles and win two National Category 1 singles titles. In this candid interview, John tells his highly interesting story of a tennis career well-played and a life well-lived.
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