Nicola Pietrangeli

Nicola Pietrangeli

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Nicola Pietrangeli is a retired Italian tennis player, often regarded as one of the greatest in the history of Italian tennis. He achieved significant success during the 1950s and 1960s, winning multiple Grand Slam titles, and is celebrated for his contributions to the sport both as a player and an ambassador.

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Nicola Pietrangeli is mentioned as one of the few players with more Slam quarterfinals than Matteo Berrettini.

Cobolli-Berrettini-Arnaldi: l'età dell'oro del tennis italiano ai quarti del Roland Garros
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-06-02
5.0

Nicola Pietrangeli was the non-playing captain of the Italian team that won the 1976 Davis Cup amidst political turmoil.

La mano di Maradona, i calci di Boban, la maglietta rossa di Panatta: tutte le volte che lo sport ha sfidato la politica
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-02-13
8.0

Nicola Pietrangeli was an iconic Italian tennis player who passed away at the age of 92.

funerali al Foro italico, presente anche Alberto di Monaco
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2025-12-03
9.0

Nicola Pietrangeli has lived the greatest pain in a hospital bed after the death of his son Giorgio.

Gli ultimi mesi di Nicola Pietrangeli, la morte del figlio Giorgio per tumore mentre era in ospedale, i ricoveri: «Così non si sopravvive»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-12-03
3.0

Nicola Pietrangeli is a venerable champion who has a strong connection to the history of tennis.

Sinner e Pietrangeli, un'intesa mai sbocciata. E Jannik è già al lavoro a Dubai
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-12-02
7.0

Nicola Pietrangeli is remembered as a great champion and a unique friend by Adriano Panatta.

Panatta: «Pietrangeli rivale e amico di una vita. Quando nacqui disse a mio padre: "E chissenefrega..."»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-12-02
9.0
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Nicola Pietrangeli is remembered as a champion in life and sport, known for his courage and authenticity.

Licia Colò ricorda Nicola Pietrangeli: «Ecco come mi sono innamorata di lui. L'ho visto cinque giorni fa, era stanco di essere stanco»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-12-01
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Licia Colo

Nicola Pietrangeli, who passed away on December 1, 2025, had expressed both criticisms and praises for Jannik Sinner over the years.

Pietrangeli e le stoccate a Sinner: «Ma quale rosicone...»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-12-01
6.0
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Jannik Sinner

Nicola Pietrangeli was a legendary tennis player who won the Internazionali d'Italia twice and was known for his connection to Rome.

La Roma di Nicola Pietrangeli: lo chiamavano «er Francia». Gli inizi al circolo Belle Arti, i trionfi, i salotti
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-12-01
9.0

Nicola Pietrangeli was a great tennis player, the first Italian to win a Grand Slam title.

Gli amori di Nicola Pietrangeli: Licia Colò, i figli con Susanna Artero. «Ho avuto solo quattro donne importanti e tutte mi hanno lasciato…»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-12-01
7.0

Nicola Pietrangeli was a legendary Italian tennis player who won two Grand Slam titles and captained the Davis Cup team.

Nicola Pietrangeli è morto, aveva 92 anni: addio al gigante del tennis italiano, vinse due Slam e la Davis come capitano
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-12-01
9.0

Nicola Pietrangeli was a double winner of the French Open and an emblem of Italian tennis.

Nicola Pietrangeli, double vainqueur de Roland-Garros et emblème du tennis italien, est mort
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-12-01
9.0

Nicola Pietrangeli was one of the greatest Italian tennis players of all time and the first Italian to win a Grand Slam tournament.

Addio a Nicola Pietrangeli, leggenda del tennis italiano
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2025-12-01
9.0

Nicola Pietrangeli criticized Sinner's decision, stating that playing for the national team should be a priority for athletes.

Jannik Sinner divide l'Italia: Vespa lo attacca, Fiorello lo difende. Panatta: «Non avrei mai rinunciato alla Nazionale»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-10-30
3.0

Nicola Pietrangeli is a former tennis player who is currently hospitalized and reflecting on the loss of his son Giorgio.

Pietrangeli: «Sto male e soffro per mio figlio, è la prima volta che dico la verità. Non guardo Wimbledon: non mi hanno trattato bene»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-07-10
5.0

Nicola Pietrangeli is noted as the previous record holder for the most round of 16 appearances at a Grand Slam.

Wimbledon, Sinner, Djokovic e Swiatek agli ottavi in scioltezza
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2025-07-06
5.0

Nicola, who is turning 92, was hospitalized on the same day as his son Giorgio's death.

Giorgio Pietrangeli e papà Nicola, legame viscerale: la scelta di chiamare la figlia come lui, gli ultimi giorni in ospedale
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-07-05
7.0

Nicola Pietrangeli is the father of Giorgio Pietrangeli and has been mentioned in the context of his son's life and career.

Giorgio Pietrangeli si raccontava così: «Ho scoperto la malattia cadendo in bici. E dopo l'operazione ero subito in acqua a fare surf»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-07-04
5.0

Nicola Pietrangeli is a legendary Italian tennis player who is currently hospitalized.

Nicola Pietrangeli ricoverato al Gemelli, il figlio Giorgio è morto oggi dopo una lunga malattia
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-07-04
6.0

Nicola Pietrangeli is mentioned as a historical figure in the semifinals of the Roland Garros.

Sinner e Musetti in semifinale del Roland Garros (venerdì contro Djokovic e Alcaraz): «Voglio i colpi di Lorenzo», «Lui perfetto»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-06-05
7.0

Nicola Pietrangeli is remembered for his historic match against Beppe Merlo in the 1957 finals.

Perché le semifinali con Sinner e Musetti a Roma sono in chiaro per legge?
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-05-16
8.0