Niki Pilić

Niki Pilić

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Niki Pilić is a former Yugoslav tennis player who became a significant figure in tennis history during the 1973 Wimbledon, where his suspension led to a major player boycott and the formation of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

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Niki Pilic was a prominent figure in German tennis and the former Davis Cup team captain who passed away at the age of 86.

Michael Stich im Interview über Niki Pilic: „Wir sind Niki für immer dankbar“ - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-10-01
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Niki Pilic was the captain during three German Davis Cup victories and played a role in mediating between Boris Becker and Michael Stich.

Niki Pilic: Der stille Sieger des deutschen Tennis - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-09-24
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Niki Pilic, the former captain of the German Davis Cup team, passed away at the age of 86 in his home country of Croatia.

S-a stins o legendă a tenisului. În 1973, a pierdut finala de la Roland Garros în fața lui Ilie Năstase
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-09-23
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Niki Pilic was a legendary tennis player and coach who celebrated three Davis Cup victories as a team captain.

Tennis-Legende: Niki Pilic ist tot - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-09-23
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Niki Pilić was suspended for nine months after opting to play in a professional event instead of the Davis Cup.

Stan Smith: Tennis great laments the sport battling ‘a lot of the same issues we had back 50 years ago’ following PTPA lawsuit
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-12
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