Nick Bollettieri, famed tennis coach, dies aged 91
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Nick Bollettieri apparently passed over the weekend. Wow talk about a name in tennis.
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A coaching legend, and a pioneer of sorts - RIP!
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Wow I just watched his documentary on showtime from about 8 years ago, very powerful and excellent insight on Nick's relationships with Agassi, Becker and Jim Courier.
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I’d say he was an acquired taste in a way, for coaching. Very strong personality, maybe very demanding?
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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I loved this quote from Nick,
"I don't want to be Perry Mason ( apparently he did attend law school and left ). I want to be Fred Perry"
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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
Williams sisters, Agassi, Becker, Courier,Sharapova
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It was impossible not to think about the deep, corinthian leather of his suntan, and the funny voice. RIP.
