![July 19, 1946: The day Ilie Nastase - the first official men's world No 1 - was born - Tennis Majors July 19, 1946: The day Ilie Nastase - the first official men's world No 1 - was born - Tennis Majors](https://assets.tennismajors.com/app/uploads/2020/07/26024733/NASTASE_ONTHISDAY_panoramic_00001773_000558.jpg)
July 19, 1946: The day Ilie Nastase - the first official men's world No 1 - was born - Tennis Majors
![Wimbledon 2014: Ilie Nastase recalls attempt to wear Wales rugby shirt on court after dubious line call had knocked him out of the Championships - Wales Online Wimbledon 2014: Ilie Nastase recalls attempt to wear Wales rugby shirt on court after dubious line call had knocked him out of the Championships - Wales Online](https://i2-prod.walesonline.co.uk/incoming/article7340754.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200c/73737721.jpg)
Wimbledon 2014: Ilie Nastase recalls attempt to wear Wales rugby shirt on court after dubious line call had knocked him out of the Championships - Wales Online
![Tennis great Ilie Nastase hits a backhand during his Legends Over 45 doubles match at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris, France on June 7, 2006. Nastase paired with Argentinian Tennis great Ilie Nastase hits a backhand during his Legends Over 45 doubles match at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris, France on June 7, 2006. Nastase paired with Argentinian](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/TYXRGA/tennis-great-ilie-nastase-hits-a-backhand-during-his-legends-over-45-doubles-match-at-the-french-open-at-roland-garros-in-paris-france-on-june-7-2006-nastase-paired-with-argentinian-jose-luis-clerc-against-swede-anders-jarryd-and-american-john-mcenroe-upi-photo-david-silpa-TYXRGA.jpg)
Tennis great Ilie Nastase hits a backhand during his Legends Over 45 doubles match at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris, France on June 7, 2006. Nastase paired with Argentinian
![Ilie Nastase - Advantage Tennis Photo site, view and purchase photos of the Tennis player Ilie Nastase. Ilie Nastase - Advantage Tennis Photo site, view and purchase photos of the Tennis player Ilie Nastase.](https://www.advantage-tennis.com/nastase/201_4951.jpg)
Ilie Nastase - Advantage Tennis Photo site, view and purchase photos of the Tennis player Ilie Nastase.
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