Peter Fleming and John McEnroe dominated ATP Finals doubles from 1978 to 1984

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Peter Fleming and John McEnroe dominated ATP Finals doubles from 1978 to 1984
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Peter Fleming, alongside John McEnroe, achieved remarkable success in ATP Finals doubles, winning seven consecutive titles from 1978 to 1984. Their partnership was dominant, losing only two sets in seven matches. Notable victories included wins over Wojciech Fibak and Tom Okker in 1978 and Mark Edmondson and Sherwood Stewart in 1984. Fleming also had a commendable singles career, reaching a career-high world ranking of eight. As a testament to their legacy, Fleming's quote highlights McEnroe's unparalleled competitive edge in doubles.

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  • •Peter Fleming and John McEnroe won seven consecutive ATP Finals doubles titles.
  • •They lost only two sets during their finals appearances from 1978 to 1984.
  • •Fleming had notable victories over Fibak, Okker, Edmondson, and Stewart.
  • •Fleming reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of eight.
  • •Their success has influenced subsequent generations of doubles teams.
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