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. He was the first European to surpass $1 million in career prize money, and he was ranked number one in the world in 1973.
People also ask, who is the best tennis player in Romania?
List of Romanian singles tennis players (Open Era only)
Highest ranking | Name | Place of Birth |
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No. 1 | Simona Halep | Constanța |
No. 7 | Irina Spîrlea | Bucharest |
No. 8 | Virginia Ruzici | Câmpia Turzii |
No. 15 | Ruxandra Dragomir | Bucharest |
Also know, 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.
Moreover, who is the most famous Romanian?
Top 10
No | Name |
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1 | Stephen the Great (1435–1504) |
2 | Carol I (1839–1914) |
3 | Mihai Eminescu (1850–1889) |
4 | Mihai Viteazul (1558–1601) |
Is Romania good at tennis?
Other sports
Table tennis is also a sport with good results in Romania.
How old is John McEnroe?
62 years (February 16, 1959)
Who was Ilie Nastase doubles partner?
Jimmy Connors
Result | Year | Partner |
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Win | 1970 | Ion Țiriac |
Loss | 1973 | Jimmy Connors |
Win | 1973 | Jimmy Connors |
Win | 1975 | Jimmy Connors |