Our sport lost one of its most passionate coaches & advocates. Nick was always positive & was able to get the best out of everyone fortunate enough to work w/him. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family & team at the Academy. May he rest in peace. tennis.com/news/articles/…
Agassi, Evert, King, Haas, Lisicki among those to pay tribute to Bollettieri after passing
ATPMonday, 05 December 2022 at 21:00
Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri passed away and tributes have been coming in from many players with whom the coach worked.
Everybody that knows tennis knows who Bollettieri was and did with the American coaching many greats including the Williams sisters, Agassi and many others. He passed away at the age of 91 after his health declined in recent weeks.
Agassi wrote on Twitter:
"Our dear friend, Nick Bollettieri, graduated from us last night. He gave so many a chance to live their dream. He showed us all how life can be lived to the fullest…Thank you, Nick"
Evert wrote:
"RIP Nick Bolletieri ; Aside from being the greatest coach ever, you were so kind to me, my parents, and my siblings… that meant more to me than anything, you had a big heart and a zest for living."
Navratilova added:
"RIP Nick- you were an amazing coach, transformed how tennis is taught and most of all, you were a very kind human being-it was an honor to have known you"
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Billie Jean King added:
"Our sport lost one of its most passionate coaches & advocates. Nick was always positive & was able to get the best out of everyone fortunate enough to work w/him. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family & team at the Academy. May he rest in peace."
Mouratoglou added:
"I am very saddened by the loss of @NickBollettieri
The tennis family has lost someone very important today, someone who has made our industry grow and has opened opportunities for coaches and players.
We will remember the very special human being you were and will miss you."
There are too many tributes to list here but the overwhelming majority of the tennis community is saddened by the passing of the coach. RIP Nick!
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