**Kevin McEnroe Recalls Touching Moment with Father John McEnroe and Mother Tatum O’Neal at His Wedding**
Kevin McEnroe, son of tennis legend John McEnroe, recently shared a heartfelt memory from his wedding day that left a lasting impression on him. The exchange involved his mother, actress Tatum O’Neal, and his father, the former tennis star.
John McEnroe and Tatum O’Neal married in 1986 but separated six years later. They eventually divorced in 1994 and had three children together, with Kevin being the eldest. Recently, Kevin, who is an author, reflected on a special moment during his wedding in an article published on his Substack.
During the wedding, both divorced parents were present. Initially, it was planned for Kevin’s mother, Tatum O’Neal, to sit alongside his wife’s family, a decision intended to keep the peace on the special day. However, Kevin revealed that his father dismissed this arrangement.
Kevin recounted the moment:
“When we were getting married my mother was going to sit on my wife’s family’s side. We thought this would create less problems. My dad saw this, and he told me he thought she should sit with them.
‘I think she should sit with us,’ he said.
‘I don’t know, Dad. I mean, it’s okay, you know? I—’
‘She’s gonna sit with us, Kev,’ and he nodded at me, and I knew what was right.”
The emotional significance of his father’s words moved Kevin deeply. He explained, “It moved me to no end that’s family. I’m sorry it took me so long to appreciate it the way I should’ve. I’m sorry I wasn’t always there.”
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### John McEnroe Opens Up About His “Difficult Divorce”
In a candid 2022 interview with the Australian TV program *Sunrise*, not long after the release of his biopic, John McEnroe briefly discussed the end of his marriage to Tatum O’Neal. He spoke about how he moved forward from the divorce and found happiness again.
“I went through a difficult divorce and then [was] able to come out the other side and get a second chance. I think a lot of people relate to that also,” McEnroe shared.
McEnroe was granted custody of all three children from his marriage to O’Neal due to her struggles with addiction. Today, the American tennis legend, a former World No. 1 and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, is happily married to Patty Smyth. The couple has three daughters together.
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This touching story highlights the strength of family bonds and the ability to find peace and unity even after challenging circumstances.
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