Nick Bollettieri, pionero del entrenamiento de tenis, falleció este lunes a los 91 años.
Bollettieri, el entrenador de 10 ex No. 1 del mundo, fue una fuerza magnética en la comunidad del tenis conocida por su energía inigualable. Varios exjugadores, incluidos Andre Agassi, Tommy Haas, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King y otros miembros de la comunidad del tenis acudieron a las redes sociales para compartir sus condolencias.
Our dear friend, Nick Bollettieri, graduated from us last night. He gave so many a chance to live their dream. He showed us all how life can be lived to the fullest…
— Andre Agassi (@AndreAgassi) December 5, 2022
Thank you, Nick 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/PhO36oPWpI
RIP Nick Bolletieri ; Aside from being the greatest coach ever, you were so kind to me, my parents, and my siblings… that meant more to me than anything, you had a big heart and a zest for living…❤️❤️❤️
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) December 5, 2022
RIP Nick- you were an amazing coach, transformed how tennis is taught and most of all, you were a very kind human being-it was an honor to have known you… https://t.co/hwv4RLtEo5
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) December 5, 2022
Our sport lost one of its most passionate coaches & advocates. Nick was always positive & was able to get the best out of everyone fortunate enough to work w/him.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) December 5, 2022
Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family & team at the Academy.
May he rest in peace. https://t.co/svkmaNXdBd
Saddened to hear about @NickBollettieri passing! I’ll miss his genuine smile, quick wit, kindness and positive attitude. Always brightened my day!❤️#RIPNickBollettieri 💔
— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) December 5, 2022
I am very saddened by the loss of @NickBollettieri
— Patrick Mouratoglou (@pmouratoglou) December 5, 2022
The tennis family has lost someone very important today, someone who has made our industry grow and has opened opportunities for coaches and players.
We will remember the very special human being you were and will miss you.
RiP Nick u were absolute giant who helped generations of players 🙏🙏🙏🙏
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) December 5, 2022
A pioneer, a visionary, a believer and a leader. Most importantly, a great coach and man that had time for anyone who loved tennis. RIP Nick. You will be missed by us all but remembered forever as a legend of our sport 🥲https://t.co/YN9Dg1uZwL
— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) December 5, 2022
Lamento mucho la pérdida de @NickBollettieri una persona siempre muy amable conmigo y quien dejó una huella en el tenis para siempre. QEPD 🙏🏽💔 pic.twitter.com/IM1MBoxbwe
— Gabriela Sabatini (@sabatinigabyok) December 5, 2022
THANK YOU Nick ❤️
— Sabine Lisicki (@sabinelisicki) December 5, 2022
You have given so many children a place to work for their dream. Supporting them with your knowledge and the believe that anything is possible. I was fortunate to be one of them.
You’ve shaped the game of tennis
You will be dearly missed!
Rest In Peace Nicki🕊💔 pic.twitter.com/DBVdcBn12b
RIP Nick Bollettieri! 🕯😢🕊
— Nicolas Kiefer (@Nicolas_Kiefer) December 5, 2022
RIP @NickBollettieri,tennis savant,an inspiration to so many. You made my dream come true…I will forever love you. My respects to Jimy and the family🙏🏻
— Nicolás Pereira (@nicolaspereira) December 5, 2022
Last night I was saddened to get a call that my good friend NICK BOLLETTIERI tennis Hall of Famer passed. Nick was so special to my family as he played a key role in my girls Terri & Sherri getting scholarships for @NDWomensTennis . Loved his spirit for LIFE.Pls GOD May he RIP! pic.twitter.com/bwXrfMIRRZ
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) December 5, 2022
