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Nastase banned from tennis roles until 2020

Romania Fed Cup captain Ilie Nastase has been handed a three-year ban from the competition following his behaviour during the match against Great Britain in Constanta in February.

Tennis • 21 Jul 17

Madrid Open winner Simona Halep of Romania and Ille Nastas

WTA critical of Ilie Nastase involvement at Madrid Open

The organisers of the Mutua Madrid Open have been criticised for inviting Ilie Nastase to Saturday's award ceremony.

Tennis • 14 May 17

Nastase won't be accredited at Roland Garros this year

Nastase not welcome at Roland Garros

Former Romanian tennis player Ilie Nastase will not be given accreditation for this year's French Open, organisers have said.

Tennis • 06 May 17

Ilie Nastase, in the navy blazer, watches on from the Royal Box at Wimbledon back in 2014

Ilie Nastase banned from Royal Box at Wimbledon

Former Wimbledon finalist Ilie Nastase will not be invited to the Royal Box at Wimbledon this year following his behaviour at last month's Fed Cup tie against Great Britain.

Tennis • 03 May 17

Serena Williams won her 23rd Grand Slam in January

Serena Williams slams 'racist' Romanian coach Nastase

Serena Williams has launched a stinging attack on Ilie Nastase, accusing the Romanian of racially abusing her and her unborn baby and hurling sexist abuse at her fellow female tennis players.

Tennis • 25 Apr 17

Fed Cup tie suspended after incredible Nastase tirade

Great Britain's Fed Cup play-off against Romania was sensationally suspended after home captain Ilie Nastase was thrown off the court.

Tennis • 23 Apr 17

Serena Williams announced her pregnancy during the week

ITF to probe racist remarks made about Serena pregnancy

Ilie Nastase could face censure after apparently making a racist comment about Serena Williams' pregnancy on the eve of Romania's Fed Cup play-off against Great Britain.

Tennis • 22 Apr 17

Ilie Nastase