There’s no one like Santoro or Leconte anymore. I love watching Tsonga do his victory dance and Monfils is a bit of a character, but subdued. Gulbis and Djokovic had potential, but they’re tame now.

Is there any true character out there now. I think the game because of the money and the political correctness now, has lost a lot of the characters of yesteryear. “I can take one of you (Nastase or Dibbs) in the locker room at the same time, but not both.” I love that he loves “born-to-be” players because he was certainly one of them. When did you conduct this interview? Great pic of Nastase, I love it down on one knee. Reached #1 in the world in 1973 and led Romania to three Davis Cup finals. A two-time Wimbledon runner-up, Nastase won Grand Slam doubles titles at Roland Garros (with Tiriac in 1970), Wimbledon (with Connors in ’73) and U.S. On the court, I’m opposite.”Ĭareer Accomplishments: The holder of 57 titles including Roland Garros in 1973 and the U.S. To be that intense on the court, and to be balanced off â€” good for me. Interesting Fact: “I’ve never been in a fight in my life. I go for the natural, born-to-be tennis players. They all have something special about them. Arthur Ashe said, I can take one of you in the locker room, but not both! We used to drive him crazy (smiles).”įavorite Tennis Players To Watch: “Pete Sampras. Manuel Orantes.”įunniest Tennis Players: “Eddie Dibbs. That mean everything.”Ĭlosest Tennis Friends: “Connors â€” he’s godfather for my kids. Greatest Sports Moment: “Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1991. It wasn’t enough (smiles).”įavorite Ice Cream Flavor: “Any fruit flavor.” Then I was a Major when I was 30.”įavorite Meal: “Italian. Sprints and short stops â€” a big help for me.”įirst Job: “Army Lieutenant (age 22). I have a problem with concentration.”Įarly Tennis Memory: “I remember holding a racquet in my hand and going to the soccer field. The Beatles, Rolling Stones.”įavorite Books: “I’m not patient. (Scoop Malinowski: “How was Eastwood as a tennis player?”) He’s 6-foot-6, he’s huge! Very tall. And Nasty Boy â€” from Jimmy Connors.”įavorite Movies: “Movies with Clint Eastwood. Nicknames: “Nasty â€” which is going to stay forever (smiles). You only realize how difficult it is when you try to skate. Probably because I didn’t have any as a kid. Tennis Hall of Famer.Ĭhildhood Hero: “The first picture of Roy Emerson in Romanian newspaper.

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