Happy birthday! Ilie Năstase turns 78 today

The iconic and legendary tennis player turns 78 on Friday, Jul. 19, 2024.

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Ilie Năstase is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed tennis players of his generation.

Popular tennis player Ilie Năstase has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Năstase, a cultural icon

Born in Bucharest on July 19, 1946, Ilie Năstase's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Romanian history. Năstase's not just a great tennis player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ilie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ilie Năstase as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Ilie, you're the best!

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