Who was Nicola Pietrangeli?

Nicola Pietrangeli was a legendary Italian tennis player, the first Italian to win a Grand Slam singles title and the winningest Davis Cup player of all time.

What records does Nicola Pietrangeli hold in the Davis Cup?

Pietrangeli holds the record for most total wins and most singles wins in Davis Cup history, having played 164 matches for Italy.

When did Nicola Pietrangeli win his Grand Slam titles?

Nicola Pietrangeli won the French Open singles title in 1959 and defended it in 1960.

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Italian Tennis Legend Pietrangeli Dies at 92

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Nicola Pietrangeli, Italian tennis champion, has died at 92.
He was the first Italian to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Pietrangeli remains the winningest Davis Cup player ever.

Italian Tennis Legend Pietrangeli Dies at 92

Nicola Pietrangeli, a towering figure in Italian tennis history, has died at the age of 92. He was celebrated not only for his Grand Slam victories but also for his enduring legacy in the Davis Cup. Pietrangeli broke barriers for Italian tennis, becoming the first to capture a major singles title at the French Open in 1959, a feat he repeated in 1960.

His contributions to the Davis Cup are unparalleled; Pietrangeli holds the records for most total wins and most singles wins, playing 164 matches for Italy. Beyond his playing career, he also coached Italy to a Davis Cup title in 1976, a pivotal moment he later described as his biggest contribution to the team's success.

Pietrangeli's impact extended beyond the court, earning him a place in the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The Pallacorda court at the Foro Italico was renamed Stadio Pietrangeli in his honor in 2006, a testament to his profound influence on the sport in Italy.