I was always rather nasty. I was willing to be friends with the Devil, just to cross the bridge.
Ilie NastaseOne 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 Nastase