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2024104 minPGdocumentary

7.6/ 10(18 ratings)• TMDB

Nasty

2024104 minPGdocumentary

7.6/ 10(18 ratings)• TMDB

In 1972, Ilie Nastase won his first US Open and reached the Wimbledon and Davis Cup finals.

“More than just tennis”

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Cristian Pascariu,

Tudor D. Popescu

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In 1972, Ilie Nastase won his first US Open and reached the Wimbledon and Davis Cup finals.

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Tudor Giurgiudirector

Cristian Pascariudirector

Tudor D. Popescudirector

Tudor Giurgiuwriter

Cristian Pascariuwriter

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Ilie Nastase, known as Mr. Nice'n'Nasty, changed tennis in the 1970s. He won his first US Open in 1972 and reached the finals of Wimbledon and the Davis Cup. Archival footage and interviews with fellow athletes reveal his charming yet temperamental nature. Nastase's defiance of tennis etiquette made him the sport's first rebel rock star, leaving a lasting impact on its culture.

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