TAG: Romania
Tennis Inspirations: "Steffi Graf. I saw her on TV and I told my parents I wanted to be like her. And my dad (Mihai). He always believed in me and he was always encouraging me, even when I have tough times. Because of him I am on my way here."
First Tennis Memory: "My wood racquet. I started with a wood racquet when I was like four."
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Status: Former French Open and U.S. Open champion. Tennis Hall of Famer.
Born: July 19, 1946 in Bucharest, Romania.
Childhood Hero: "The first picture of Roy Emerson in Romanian newspaper. I didn't have anyone to look up to. I play tennis the way I feel."
Hobbies/Interests: "I'm into cars. I collect Brancusi sculptures. He was a unique Romanian sculptor. Died in 1957. And collecting old watches. I have about 70 or 80 watches. I buy them because I love all watches. Probably because I didn't have any as a kid. Watch soccer and hockey. Hockey is so fast. You only realize how difficult it is when you try to skate. Amazing game. A little bit like soccer."
Nicknames: "Nasty — which is going to stay forever (smiles). And Nasty Boy — from Jimmy Connors." Continue to read full article...
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