Are You Fan Of Ilie Nastase?

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    Which publication named Ilie Nastase the 28th greatest player of the era?

    • USTA Magazine
    • Tennis Magazine
    • Sports Illustrated
    • ESPN The Magazine
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Explore the tennis legacy of Ilie Nastase in this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on his Grand Slam victories, notable matches, and unique on-court persona. Perfect for tennis enthusiasts and sports history buffs looking to deepen their understanding of tennis legends.

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  • 2. 

    Who beat Ilie Nastase to win the 1976 Wimbledon Singles Championship?

    • Andre Agassi

    • Bjorn Borg

    • Malcolm J. Anderson

    • Max Decugis

    Correct Answer
    A. Bjorn Borg
    Explanation
    Bjorn Borg beat Ilie Nastase to win the 1976 Wimbledon Singles Championship.

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  • 3. 

    Ilie Nastase's on-court demeanor earned him which nickname?

    • Romanian Rampager

    • Super Brat

    • Ilie The Impaler

    • Nasty Nastase

    Correct Answer
    A. Nasty Nastase
    Explanation
    Ilie Nastase's on-court demeanor earned him the nickname "Nasty Nastase" because of his aggressive and confrontational behavior during matches. This nickname reflects his reputation for being a difficult and controversial player on the tennis court.

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  • 4. 

    What is the only Grand Slam that Ilie Nastase never entered?

    • French Open

    • Wimbledon

    • Australian Open

    • U.S. Open

    Correct Answer
    A. Australian Open
    Explanation
    Ilie Nastase never entered the Australian Open. This means that throughout his career, he participated in all the other three Grand Slam tournaments - French Open, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open.

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  • 5. 

    Ilie Nastase and which American refused to join the ATP?

    • Arthur Ashe

    • Stan Smith

    • Jimmy Connors

    • John McEnroe

    Correct Answer
    A. Jimmy Connors
    Explanation
    Jimmy Connors is the correct answer because he, along with Ilie Nastase, refused to join the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals). The ATP was formed in 1972 as a player union to represent the interests of professional male tennis players. However, both Nastase and Connors chose not to join the organization, possibly due to disagreements or personal reasons. Arthur Ashe, Stan Smith, and John McEnroe, on the other hand, did join the ATP.

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  • 6. 

    Who defeated Ilie Nastase in the 1972 Davis Cup final?

    • Guillermo Villas

    • John Newcombe

    • Stan Smith

    • Arthur Ashe

    Correct Answer
    A. Stan Smith
    Explanation
    Stan Smith defeated Ilie Nastase in the 1972 Davis Cup final.

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  • 7. 

    Who did Ilie Nastase beat for his first Grand Slam win?

    • Bjorn Borg

    • Arthur Ashe

    • Guillermo Villas

    • John McEnroe

    Correct Answer
    A. Arthur Ashe
    Explanation
    Ilie Nastase beat Arthur Ashe for his first Grand Slam win.

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  • 8. 

    Who beat Ilie Nastase in his only Masters singles finals loss?

    • Guillermo Villas

    • Jimmy Connors

    • Stan Smith

    • Bjorn Borg

    Correct Answer
    A. Guillermo Villas
    Explanation
    In Ilie Nastase's only Masters singles finals loss, he was beaten by Guillermo Villas.

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  • 9. 

    Ilie Nastase was the first professional athlete to sign an endorsement deal with which company?

    • Nike

    • Adidas

    • Reebok

    • Prince

    Correct Answer
    A. Nike
    Explanation
    Ilie Nastase, a professional athlete, was the first to sign an endorsement deal with Nike.

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