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What is tennis great Nastase first name?
Ilie Nastase
Ilie Nastase, Nastase also spelled Năstase, (born July 19, 1946, Bucharest, Romania), Romanian tennis player known for his on-court histrionics and outstanding Davis Cup play.
What is Ilie Nastase doing today?
PRAGUE (AP) — Ilie Nastase is taking on a new role as a diplomat for the Czech Republic. The Romanian tennis great has been banned by the International Tennis Federation for two years because of his foul-mouthed comments and bad behavior as Romania’s Fed Cup captain.
Did Ilie Nastase win a Grand Slam?
Năstase is one of the 10 players in history who have won over 100 total ATP titles, with 64 in singles and 45 in doubles. Năstase won seven major titles: two in singles, three in men’s doubles and two in mixed doubles….Ilie Năstase.
| Singles | |
|---|---|
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| French Open | W (1970) |
| Wimbledon | W (1973) |
| US Open | W (1975) |
Who was Nastase doubles?
But Nastase also played doubles with the equally talented and often equally explosive Jimmy Connors. Together, they won the Wimbledon doubles championship in 1973, defeating John Cooper and Neale Fraser, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 8-9, 6-1.
What nationality is Nastase?
Romanian
Ilie Năstase/Nationality
Who was Ilie Nastase doubles partner?
Jimmy Connors
Doubles: 5 (3 titles, 2 runner-ups)
| Result | Year | Partner |
|---|---|---|
| Win | 1970 | Ion Țiriac |
| Loss | 1973 | Jimmy Connors |
| Win | 1973 | Jimmy Connors |
| Win | 1975 | Jimmy Connors |
What tennis player earned the name Nasty?
Ilie Nastase, Famous Romanian Lawn Tennis Player [Essential Lawn Tennis Player. Born: July 19, 1946, Bucharest. Handed: Right.
Who is the best tennis player in Romania?
List of Romanian singles tennis players (Open Era only)
| Highest ranking | Name | Place of Birth |
|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | Simona Halep | Constanța |
| No. 7 | Irina Spîrlea | Bucharest |
| No. 8 | Virginia Ruzici | Câmpia Turzii |
| No. 15 | Ruxandra Dragomir | Bucharest |