Ilie Nastase
Hingis, Long among five elected to Hall of Fame
Mar 04, 2013 13:21 EST
Former World No. 1 Martina Hingis and Australian legend Thelma Coyne Long were among five people named Monday as 2013 inductees into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Rafael Nadal wins record seventh French Open
Jun 11, 2012 08:24 EDT
Rafael Nadal clinched a record seventh French Open title on Monday, defeating world number one Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 and shattering the Serb's dream of Grand Slam history.
French Open final faces nightmare rain battle
Jun 11, 2012 05:54 EDT
Embattled French Open organisers were braced for more heavy rain to swamp the suspended men's final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal on Monday as they played down accusations of a scheduling blunder.
French Open final faces nightmare rain battle
Jun 10, 2012 19:57 EDT
Embattled French Open organisers were braced for more heavy rain to swamp the suspended men's final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal on Monday as they played down accusations of a scheduling blunder.
Rain halts French Open final until Monday
Jun 10, 2012 15:16 EDT
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were locked in a thrilling French Open final duel Sunday when rain caused a suspension until Monday, only the second time in history that the tournament has not finished on time.
Rain halts thrilling French Open final until Monday
Jun 10, 2012 14:05 EDT
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were locked in a tight French Open final duel Sunday when rain caused a suspension until Monday, only the second time in history that the tournament has not finished on time.
Rain halts French Open final again
Jun 10, 2012 13:15 EDT
Rain halted the French Open final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic on Sunday for a second time at 6:50 pm local time (1650 GMT) with the Spaniard leading 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 1-2.
Federer tames Tsonga to end year on high
Nov 27, 2011 17:16 EST
LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer became the first player to win the ATP World Tour Finals six times but had to weather a storming fightback by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga before retaining his title with a 6-3 6-7 6-3 victory at the O2 on Sunday.
Federer holds off Tsonga to retain ATP title
Nov 27, 2011 15:17 EST
LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer became the first player to win the ATP World Tour Finals six times after weathering a storming fightback by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to retain his title with a 6-3 6-7 6-3 victory at the O2 Sunday.
Ex-tennis star Nastase accused of possible Roma slurs
Oct 07, 2010 13:19 EDT
Romania's former tennis champion Ilie Nastase is under investigation for making "potentially discriminatory and racist" remarks about the country's Roma minority, local media reported Thursday.
Tendulkar leads sports stars in Wimbledon royal box
Jun 26, 2010 12:27 EDT
Sachin Tendulkar was among a host of sports stars who packed out the royal box on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Saturday, with top internationals and Olympic gold medallists among the throng.
Federer, Nadal braced for French Open showdown
May 16, 2010 21:14 EDT
Roger Federer shrugged off his Madrid Masters final defeat against Rafael Nadal and insisted it's all to play for at the French Open where he is the defending champion.
Lackluster Murray out of Monte Carlo Masters
Apr 14, 2010 11:36 EDT
MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - Briton Andy Murray was sent packing from the Monte Carlo Masters when he suffered an embarrassing 6-2 6-1 defeat to German Philipp Kohlschreiber on Wednesday.
Former tennis great Ilie Nastase to divorce
Feb 12, 2010 10:19 EST
Former Romanian tennis great Ilie Nastase to divorce after 7 years of marriage. Former tennis great Ilie Nastase says he and his wife are divorcing after seven years of marriage.
Nastase resigns from Romanian federation
Feb 12, 2008 09:13 EST
Former Tennis Star Ilie Nastase Resigns As Head of the Romanian Tennis Federation. Former star player Ilie Nastase has resigned as head of the Romanian Tennis Federation.
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Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| Residence | Bucharest | |
| Date of birth | July 19, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | Bucharest, Romania | |
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 111⁄2 in) | |
| Weight | 75 kg (170 lb; 11.8 st) | |
| Turned pro | 1969 (debut in 1966) | |
| Retired | 1985 | |
| Plays | Right-handed; one-handed backhand | |
| Career prize money | US$2,076,761 | |
| Int. Tennis HOF | 1991 (member page) | |
| Singles | ||
| Career record | 748–283 | |
| Career titles | 88 including 57 listed by the ATP Website | |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (August 23, 1973) | |
| Grand Slam results | ||
| French Open | W (1973) | |
| Wimbledon | F (1972, 1976) | |
| US Open | W (1972) | |
| Major tournaments | ||
| Tour Finals | W (1971, 1972, 1973, 1975) | |
| Doubles | ||
| Career record | 480–207 | |
| Career titles | 45 | |
| Highest ranking | 59 (January 3, 1983) | |
| Last updated on: April 7, 2007. | ||