John McEnroe tells Wimbledon star to retire immediately after talking to his wife

John McEnroe wants Fabio Fognini to retire following his spirited defeat to Carlos Alcaraz on Monday. The Italian is in the midst of his final season as a professional and McEnroe thinks that his last outing at Wimbledon would be the perfect note on which to end his career.

Discussing the matter on the BBC, McEnroe explained that he feels even more strongly about it having spoken to Fognini's wife, Flavia Pennetta, during a recent seniors event.

"This was the perfect ending for Fognini," said the American. "Luckily for Alcaraz, towards the end of the fourth set, the crowd realised that Fognini was playing unbelievable. Carlos looked more tired than Fognini even though there's a 16-year age gap. What in the hell is going on here?

"So the crowd started rallying behind Alcaraz and that picked him up a little bit. I almost hope that he doesn't play anymore because I'm not sure he can play any better than that. I played Flavio Panetta in seniors mixed doubles at the French and she thinks it's time for Fabio to be at home more with the kids. I think she is ready for her husband to be home more."

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