Wimbledon confirm they will ban Ilie Nastase from the 2017 tournament after his outburst in the Fed Cup last month


WIMBLEDON have confirmed they will ban Ilie Nastase from the 2017 tournament after his outburst in the Fed Cup last month.

The 70-year-old, who was captain of Romania’s team in their match with Great Britain, was sent out of the stadium for his horrendous antics.

Ilie Nastase will not be allowed at Wimbledon in July after his Fed Cup outburst
Ilie Nastase will not be allowed at Wimbledon in July after his Fed Cup outburst
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Two-time Grand Slam winner Nastase yelled “f***ing b****” at Johanna Konta as he was sent away from the court and followed by TV cameras.


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He later went on and had a massive rant at British journalists in the Black Sea resort of Constanta.

When Press Association reporter Eleanor Crooks also filmed Nastase being escorted from the premises, he asked: “Why are you filming me?”

Johanna Konta was then seen remonstrating with the umpire and officials, as Nastase watched on
Johanna Konta was seen remonstrating with the umpire and officials, as Ilie Nastase watched on in Romania
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Ilie Nastase has become embroiled in controversy since retiring from tennis
Ilie Nastase has become embroiled in controversy since retiring from tennis
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When she replied “because it’s my job” he went on to swear at her and call her “stupid.”

Romania went on to beat Britain 3-2 in an ill-tempered Fed Cup World Group II play-offs.

Earlier in April, Nastase had sparked controversy after his comments regarding Serena Williams' pregnancy.

Ilie Nastase was an icon during his playing days
Ilie Nastase was an icon during his playing days
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Ilie Nastase was spotted in the Royal Box at Wimbledon in 2015 wearing his military uniform
Ilie Nastase was spotted in the Royal Box at Wimbledon in 2015 wearing his military uniform
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The Romanian was heard saying: "Let's see what colour it will be. Chocolate with milk?"

Wimbledon revealed on Wednesday that Nastase will not be invited into the prestigious Royal Box to mingle with celebrities and Royals.

He has previously been spotted in the plush seats at SW19 wearing a military uniform, which is reportedly a nod to his status as a retired major general.


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