Ilie Theodoriu Năstase is a Romanian former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the inaugural world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 40 weeks. Năstase is one of ten players to have won over 100 total ATP-level titles, with 64 in singles and 45 in doubles, among which seven majors: two in singles, three in men's doubles and two in mixed doubles. He also won four Masters Grand Prix year-end championships. He was the first professional sports figure to sign an endorsement contract with Nike, doing so in 1972. Năstase also wrote several novels in French in the 1980s, and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1991.
Ilie Năstase
Athlete
Notable For
Romanian tennis player
Ilie Năstase's Historical Timeline
Ilie Năstase is born
Ilie Năstase, Romanian athlete, known for romanian tennis player, was born on 1947-07-19. Ilie Theodoriu Năstase is a Romanian former professional tennis player.
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Sweden's Björn Borg beats Ilie Năstase of Romania 6-4, 6-2, 9-7 for the first of five straight W
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Sweden's Björn Borg beats Ilie Năstase of Romania 6-4, 6-2, 9-7 for the first of five straight Wimbledon titles
Associated Historical Events
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Ilie Năstase is born
Ilie Năstase, Romanian athlete, known for romanian tennis player, was born on 1947-07-19. Ilie Theodoriu Năstase is a Romanian former professional tennis player.
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Sweden's Björn Borg beats Ilie Năstase of Romania 6-4, 6-2, 9-7 for the first of five straight W
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Sweden's Björn Borg beats Ilie Năstase of Romania 6-4, 6-2, 9-7 for the first of five straight Wimbledon titles
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ilie Năstase born?
- Ilie Năstase was born on 1947-07-19 (Romanian).
- What is Ilie Năstase known for?
- Romanian tennis player
- What historical events involved Ilie Năstase?
- Ilie Năstase was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Ilie Năstase is born, Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Sweden's Björn Borg beats Ilie Năstase of Romania 6-4, 6-2, 9-7 for the first of five straight W.