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Italian Tennis Great Nicola Pietrangeli Dies at 92

The two-time Roland Garros champion later captained Italy to its first Davis Cup title in 1976.

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Overview

  • His death was reported on Monday, December 1, 2025, with outlets confirming he was 92.
  • Rafael Nadal posted a condolence message in Italian with photos, and Novak Djokovic amplified a Roland Garros tribute on Instagram.
  • Jannik Sinner conveyed his condolences privately to Pietrangeli’s family, according to accounts cited by ANSA.
  • Italian Tennis Federation president Angelo Binaghi praised Pietrangeli’s example, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called him a symbol of national sport.
  • Pietrangeli won the French Open in 1959 and 1960, set Davis Cup records for matches played (164) and wins (120), and had experienced health issues after a hip fracture in December 2024.