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Tennis player

Ilie Nastase, Romanian professional tennis player. Named Master of Sport, Romania, 1969, Knight of French Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur'honneur, 2009; recipient Player of Year award Martini & Rossi. Involved in the Romanian Relief Fund for Romanian Orphans.

Background

Nastase, Ilie was born on July 19, 1946 in Bucharest, Romania.

Career

Winner, Davis Cup, 1969; winner, Italian Championship, 1970; winner, United States National Indoors championship, 1970, 76; winner, Swedish Open, 1971; winner, United States Open, 1972; winner, F.I.L.T. prize, 1972, 73; winner, Men's Singles Championship United States Tennis Association, 1972; winner, Men's Double Championship United States Tennis Association, 1975; winner, Wimbledon Doubles Championship (with Connors), 1973; winner, Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Championship (with Casals), 1970, 72; winner, Commercial Union Masters, 1971, 72, 73, 75; winner, Xerox Tennis Classic, 1974; winner, Avis Challenge Cup, 1975; winner, World Championship Tennis Phoenix Cup, 1976; winner, Opel Tennis Cup, 1976; winner, Celebrity-Pro Classic, 1976; winner, Pepsi Grand Slam of Tennis, 1976; winner, World Championship Tennis Challenge Cup, 1977, 78; winner, Frankfurt Cup, Federal Republic of Germany, 1978; captain, Romanian Davis Cup Team, since 1993.

Achievements

  • Ilie Nastase has been listed as a noteworthy Professional tennis player by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Involved in the Romanian Relief Fund for Romanian Orphans.

Connections

Married Dominique Grazia, December 1972 (divorced). 1 child, Nathalie.

Spouse:
Dominique Grazia

child:
Nathalie Nastase

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Awards

  • Named Master of Sport, Romania, 1969, Knight of French Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur'honneur, 2009. Recipient Player of Year award Martini & Rossi.