adidas Originals 2009 Advertising Campaign Celebrates '60 Years of Soles and Stripes' Nov 25, 2008
adidas Originals is celebrating "60 Years of Soles Born in sport heritage but living in contemporary lifestyles, adidas Originals is unique in that it unites and touches diverse pockets of popular culture around the world. To reflect this, the creative features musicians and icons Katy Perry, Estelle, Young Jeezy, the Ting Tings, DMC-Daryl McDaniels, Method Man, Redman, Afra, Ryukyudisko, Russell Simmons and Missy Elliott, athletes Kevin Garnett, David Beckham, Ilie Nastase and Mark Gonzales,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tennis show in Penang is off Nov 12, 2008
The players who were to grace the event were Ilie Nastase, Bjorn Borg, Stefan Edberg and Mats Wilander for the European team and Roy Emerson, John McEnroe, Marcelo Rios and Pete Sampras for the American side. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Money woes scuttle clash of ex-No. 1 players Nov 12, 2008
The other players were to be Marcelo Rios, Ilie Nastase and Mats Wilander, and the tournament would have been broadcast live in more than 40 countries. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Nadal to finish top Oct 19, 2008
Nadal becomes the 15th year-end number one since Ilie Nastase in 1973, with names such as Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Andre Agassi and Federer himself all having managed the feat. After Federer's semifinal loss to Andy Murray in Madrid, the 22-year-old Mallorca native, who was also a semifinal loser to Gilles Simon, was certain to become the first left-hander since John McEnroe in 1984 and the third lefty in the 36-year history of the ATP rankings to be number one at the season end. (iAfrica.com)
Federer shows no cause for concern Sep 13, 2008
That a man who has made Pat Rafter seem like Ilie Nastase would rage against his own failings and misfortunes on the court. That he would utter only begrudging praise for his successor Nadal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Former top players to play in Ryder Cup-style event Aug 29, 2008
Called the Kings Cup, "Team America", led by captain Roy Emerson, the Australian who won 12 grand-slam titles, will take on "Team Europe", led by Romanian Ilie Nastase, over three days in Malaysia this November in a singles and doubles format. "Let's just say I'm glad that Sampras is on my team," McEnroe, who topped the rankings for 170 weeks, told reporters at the competition's launch in New York on Thursday. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
From aspiring soccer star to tennis champ Jul 24, 2008
It is somewhat improbable that the Nadal family's tennis success can be traced back to notorious bad boy Ilie Nastase of Romania. Recalling how he got going in tennis, Toni said: "I saw the [1972 Grand Prix] Masters in Barcelona on television when Nastase played. He was my idol. That's why I started to play.". (Globe and Mail)
Hanescu earns first singles crown Jul 14, 2008
He became the first Romanian to win the Gstaad title since Ilie Nastase in 1973. Hanescu, who took home the first prize of $103,000, improved to 2-1 lifetime against Andreev. (Anchorage Daily News)
* Santoro wins battle of the oldies Jul 14, 2008
Hanescu was looking to capture his first ATP title and become the first Romanian to win the Gstaad title since Ilie Nastase in 1973. In two previous matches on the Gstaad clay, Wawrinka, who reached two finals last year in Stuttgart and Vienna, has needed three sets to advance. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tennis.com: Which player seems to enjoy choking? Jul 3, 2008
Basically, she failed yet again in her bid to become a choker we can comfortably compare to Jana Novotna, Ilie Nastase, or early Amelie Mauresmo. But 'Lena has a huge disadvantage, compared to those aforementioned players, and it may account for why she shocked so many by winning today: She's a proud choker and doesn't care who knows it; she don't need no stinkin' rationalizations. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Williams sisters survive Jul 1, 2008
Court 2 began developing a fatal reputation in the late 1960s, and got a significant necrological lift in 1973 when overwhelming favorite Ilie Nastase, the Bucharest Buffoon, was knocked off in the fourth round by an American college kid, Sandy Mayer out of Stanford. Thereafter it wasn't unusual for Wimbledon champions to be waylaid there by inferiors, among them: Andre Agassi by No. 281 Doug Flach in 1996; Jimmy Connors by Kevin Curren in 1983, and Patrik Kuhnen in 1988; Arthur Ashe by Chris... (Boston Globe)
Court 2 will be centre of attention Jul 1, 2008
Ilie Nastase, Boris Becker and Martina Hingis, among others in the tournament's long history, have equally bleak recollections. One of Wimbledon's great secrets is its eager concession to progress. (San Francisco Chronicle)
National Digest Jun 17, 2008
Nadal is also the first player to win at Roland Garros and Queen s Club in the same year since Ilie Nastase in 1973. The win should give Nadal a confidence boost ahead of Wimbledon, particularly after his resounding straight-sets win over No. 1 Roger Federer in the French Open final. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Nadal, Federer win Wimbledon tuneups Jun 16, 2008
Nadal is also the first player to win at Roland Garros and Queen's Club in the same year since Ilie Nastase in 1973. Top-ranked Roger Federer beat Philipp Kohlschreiber, 6-3, 6-4, in the final of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany, to match Pete Sampras's Open era record of 10 grass-court titles and extend his unbeaten streak on grass to 59 matches. (Boston Globe)
Nadal's breakthrough First grass title for world No. 2; Federer also wins Jun 16, 2008
To appreciate the accomplishment: Nadal became the first Spaniard to win on grass in 36 years (Andres Gimeno at Eastbourne in 1972), and he is the first to win the French Open and Queen's Club in the same year since Ilie Nastase in 1973. The second-ranked Nadal has beaten world No. 1 Roger Federer in the French Open final the past three years - including a straight-sets thumping the previous Sunday - but Federer has beaten Nadal in the last two Wimbledon finals, and has won the last five... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Nadal wins his first grass-court title Jun 16, 2008
Nadal is also the first player to win at Roland Garros and Queens Club in the same year since Ilie Nastase in 1973. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer wins more sympathy than points in worst final beating in 24years Jun 10, 2008
1973 Ilie Nastase bt Nikki Pilic 6-3, 6-3, 6-0. 1970 Jan Kodes bt Zeljko Franulovic 6-2, 6-4, 6-0. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
French Open Results Jun 6, 2008
Ilie Nastase, Romania, and Mikael Pernfors, Sweden, 6-2, 6-1. Junior Singles. (International Herald Tribune)
Joseph Fiennes Wows Guests at IWC Schaffhausen Gala 'The Crossing' Apr 12, 2008
Onlookers were equally impressed by the presence of football stars Zinedine Zidane and Luis Figo and Laureus legends Boris Becker, Nadja Comaneci, Ed Moses, Ilie Nastase and David Douillet. "The Crossing" took guests on an unforgettable trip back in time to the early days of IWC in Schaffhausen. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cate Blanchett and Joseph Fiennes in Multi-media Theatrical Performance for IWC Schaffhausen Gala Apr 4, 2008
Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey, actors Jean Reno, Rinko Kikuchi, Chen Chang and Sebastian Koch, Laureus sport legends Edwin Moses, Nadja Comaneci, Ilie Nastase and Boris Becker, football legend Zinedine Zidane, author Paolo Coelho and adventurer and environmentalist David de Rothschild: these and a host of other well-known celebrities have already accepted the invitation to be present at the IWC's 2008 gala evening. But the purpose of this exceptional evening is not only to honour our company... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
More tennis news Feb 16, 2008
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -- Former star player Ilie Nastase has resigned as head of the Romanian Tennis Federation. VIENNA, Austria (AP) -- The United States started the defense of its Davis Cup title with a 4-1 first-round win over Austria. (The Palm Beach Post)
Nastase quits after fraud accusations Feb 14, 2008
BUCHAREST: Former player Ilie Nastase resigned on Tuesday as president of the Romanian Tennis Federation (FRT) after local media accused the organisation of fraud at last weekend's Davis Cup match against France. Murray: The Scotsman defeated Dutch qualifier Jesse Huta Galung 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the Marseille Open. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Nastase resigns as head of Romanian Fed. Feb 13, 2008
Former Romanian tennis star Ilie Nastase resigned after he was criticized for spending too much money on a Davis Cup match against France which Romania lost 5-0 ... BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -- Former star player Ilie Nastase has resigned as head of the Romanian Tennis Federation. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Former tennis star Ilie Nastase resigns as head of the Romanian Tennis Federation Feb 12, 2008
Former star player Ilie Nastase resigned as head of the Romanian Tennis Federation on Tuesday, after newspapers criticized him for spending too much money on a Davis Cup match against France which Romania lost 5-0. Nastase said he was also resigning because he had failed to purchase a building and land for a tennis academy, which had been one of his goals. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Ali, Ana and lots of target practice Jan 28, 2008
No matter what the outcome of last night's final between Novak Djokovic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, to quote the completely barking Ilie Nastase, we have a new player in the game. Nastase was referring to the German Rainer Schuettler, who has since returned to the obscurity he briefly departed in reaching the 2003 final. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Outclassed: Ferrer wilts in face of Federer onslaught Nov 19, 2007
Only three players - Ilie Nastase, Ivan Lendl and Pete Sampras - have won the season-ending tournament four times or more. It was Federer's 70th career final against just nine for Ferrer, highlighting the gulf between them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Clinical Federer wins Masters title Nov 19, 2007
" Ferrer was left in no doubt about the quality of his opponent. "Roger is the best in history," he said. Federer won the Masters Cup in 2003, 2004 and 2006. Only three players, Ilie Nastase, Ivan Lendl and Pete Sampras, have won the season-ending tournament four times or more. Federer continues winning ways It was Federer's 70th career final in contrast to Ferrer's ninth, highlighting the gulf between them. Ferrer, who was competing in his biggest ever match, has taken just one set off Federer... (Aljazeera.Net)
Davis Cup back on its home turf Nov 8, 2007
They were living under the cruel Ceausescu dictatorship, and yearned for their team - Ilie Nastase and Ion Tiriac - to bring them a smattering of happiness by beating the US and winning me. It would have been nice, but Stan Smith was gigantic, and the US held on to me for a fifth straight year. (Boston Globe)
Federer and Woods: Supermen Sep 16, 2007
Federer's tally of 51 victories - he has lost only 16 of his 67 singles finals - places him ninth among tennis's outstanding champions, with Ilie Nastase on 57 titles running just ahead of him. Then it goes Andre Agassi (60), Bjorn Borg and Guillermo Vilas (62), Pete Sampras (64), John McEnroe (77), Ivan Lendl (94) and Jimmy Connors (109). (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Federer-Nadal rivalry ready for center court in Big Apple Aug 27, 2007
Ilie Nastase vs. Manuel Orantes/10. Guillermo Vilas vs. Bjorn Borg/10. (USA Today -- Sports)
Collins to call final Wimbledon for NBC Jul 6, 2007
Ilie Nastase was the "Bucharest Buffoon." Goran Ivanisevic was "the Croatian Croaker.". The Bald Bombastic Bostonian has become Bud Begone. (USA Today -- Sports)
Clouds hovering over game of tennis Jul 2, 2007
There was five-time Wimbledon champion Bjorn Borg and a quartet of finals opponents: John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, the big-serving Roscoe Tanner, the notorious Ilie Nastase. With their wood rackets and their grit and guile, Borg and his competitors were playing a breathtaking brand of tennis that the reporters in the press room hadn't seen in years. (USA Today -- Sports)
Court 2 faces wrecking ball Jun 27, 2007
WIMBLEDON NOTEBOOK / Court 2, home of upsets, faces wrecking ball. They were like, 'You can do it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NOTEBOOKVenus prevails on Court 2 Jun 27, 2007
NOTEBOOK / Venus prevails on Court 2. They were like, 'You can do it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Nadal shows Federer who's No. 1 on clay Apr 23, 2007
Only Romania's Ilie Nastase had achieved the feat before him, from 1971 to 1973. Nadal, who thrashed all his opponents en route to Sunday's final, has already emerged as a hot favourite to retain his French Open crown. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nadal beats Federer, wins Monte Carlo Apr 23, 2007
Nadal is the first player to win three straight Monte Carlo titles since Ilie Nastase (1971-73), and only the fourth in the Open era to have won it. Copyright. (Crystal River Citrus County Chronicle, FL)
Nadal busts Federer Apr 23, 2007
"Winning this title for three straight years is not easy, but he's done it." Nadal becomes only the second man to lift three on the trot in the principality, following on from Ilie Nastase in 1971-1973. Federer started out with aggression, trying to keep the points as short as possible against the explosive Spaniard. (iAfrica.com)
For U.S., a union of great import (Dan Daly) Mar 30, 2007
Santana, meanwhile, was followed by Ilie Nastase, who was followed by Manuel Orantes, who was followed by Bjorn Borg, who was followed by Ivan Lendl and on and on. In the old days, European golfers tended to stay on their side of the pond (especially since there was no room for them at the Masters Inn). (Washington Times, DC)
Roger Federer - unstoppable? Feb 4, 2007
He had no time for opponents he referred to as hot dogs , such as Pancho Gonzales and Ilie Nastase. Nasty was good, but you d see him throw those tantrums. (TimesOnline)
Federer's perfect 10 Jan 29, 2007
Ilie Nastase 1973 French Open (first two matches were best-of-three). Ken Rosewall 1971 Australian Open (five matches). (Guardian Unlimited)
Why we all need Hawk-Eye Jan 27, 2007
Despite waving an admonishing finger at the insane rants of Ilie Nastase, the calculated fury of John McEnroe and the petulance of Lleyton Hewitt, there is something compelling about a player venting his anger after a controversial line call. But, as much as it is an apparently effective dispute-settling mechanism, Hawk-Eye has proven to be a first rate pacifier. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Court of appeal Jan 15, 2007
Who bemoan the fact there are no characters like John McEnroe or Ilie Nastase left in the game. Who complain that even Roger Federer - undoubtedly one of the greatest champions ever - lacks charisma. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
King of the Hill Jan 15, 2007
On the schedule are the Rod Laver Group of Roger Marcil of Vero Beach, Kurt Grabher of The Boulevard, Chrisophe Delavut of Grand Harber and Jonny Leitenbauer of Windsor; the Ilie Nastase Group of Brad Leu of Sea Oaks, Glen Outlaw of Kiwi Club, Mikus Paipars of Sea Oaks and Ted MacBeth of Vero Beach; and the Stan Smith Group of Joe Tustin of John's Island, Andrew Butz of Vero Beach, Steve Koeppel of Stuart and Robert Kowalczyk of Vero Beach. 2007. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
