Birthdate: July 19, 1946
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Bucharest, Romania
Ilie Năstase, a former world No. 1 tennis player from Romania, is known for his outstanding career achievements. He was the first player to hold the top singles spot on the ATP computerized rankings and has won over 100 total ATP titles in singles and doubles. Năstase has secured seven major titles, including singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles, along with four Masters Grand Prix year-end championship titles. He was also a trailblazer in sports endorsement deals, signing with Nike in 1972. Năstase’s contributions to tennis have been recognized with his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
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