Vitas Gerulaitis was a beloved tennis star known for his long hair, flamboyant style, and ability to befriend his arch rivals. He tragically died in a bizarre incident of carbon monoxide poisoning.
In 1980, John McEnroe could have made $1 million for a single match against Bjorn Borg. He turned down the offer, though, not wanting to 'be the pawn.'
Jennifer Capriati was a tennis star at age 13. Despite a hiatus and off-court issues mid-career, she returned to tennis, ranked No. 1 in the world, and garnered a solid net worth.