One day when a linesman starts to laugh I swear I will hit the guy over the head with my racket. I think it will be the end of my career, but I will be happy.
Ilie NastaseFederer said something interesting once. He said that he was watching Rod Laver, and me, and he said he was trying to copy us and to be like us. And thatโs a great compliment for us.
Ilie NastaseAs long as I can get angry then I play well. If I play well I can beat everybody. I am happy because I am getting angry.
Ilie NastaseSometimes I feel like tap-dancing, screeching, unscrewing light bulbs, pulling curtains, combing hair, doing knee bends, handstands and turning somersaults out there.
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