Nasty: More Than Just Tennis

The year 1972 marked a significant milestone in Ilie Nastase’s career as he clinched his first US Open victory and advanced to the finals at both Wimbledon and the Davis Cup. This documentary, which shifts between different time periods, showcases remarkable archival footage and exclusive interviews with leading athletes. It delves into Nastase’s triumphs and setbacks, the controversies that surrounded him, and his lasting influence on the tennis world. Known for being both endearing and generous, yet also volatile, arrogant, and provocative, Mr. Nice’n’Nasty challenged the traditional decorum of tennis in the 1970s, emerging as the sport’s inaugural rebellious rock star.