He vividly recollects playing against players such as John McEnroe, Yannick Noah and Jimmy Connors, as well as reaching the third round of the 1981 US Open before losing to Ivan Lendl in a tight four-set match on the Grandstand. ???It???s a wonderful experience; it seems like a lifetime ago,??? Vines said. ???It???s something I can always treasure and hold on to.???