Nick Bollettieri, famed tennis coach, dies aged 91

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Nick Bollettieri apparently passed over the weekend. Wow talk about a name on tennis.
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He was undeniably a lightning rod back in the day, as some “purists” thought his approach/academy was ruining the game. In hindsight I think some of the criticism was unwarranted, and there was no denying his genuine love of the game and devotion to his players.

When I think of late 80’s & 90’s tennis, the iconic image of a suntanned Nick with shades always come to mind.
 
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Nick coached 10 players who went on to be No 1 in the world, players included,
Williams sisters, Agassi, Becker, Courier,Sharapova
 
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Jelenafan said:
He was undeniably a lightning rod back in the day, as some “purists” thought his approach/academy was ruining the game. In hindsight I think some of the criticism was unwarranted, and there was no denying his genuine love of the game and devotion to his players.

When I think of late 80’s & 90’s tennis, the iconic image of a suntanned Nick with shades always come to mind.
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It was impossible not to think about the deep, corinthian leather of his suntan, and the funny voice. RIP.
 
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