Nicola Pietrangeli

"Adriano was born to play tennis. Its a shame it didnt last long because he would have been able to beat all my records."

"(About Roger Federer) Like Borg, hes very fair on the court, but thats to be expected: hes the best, hes a billionaire, and he knows there are people who are worse off. Others who dont behave in the same way should consider this and calm down."

"(Referring to Federico Luzzi) I didnt know him well, although I knew he was considered the hope of Italian tennis. As a player, he was very nervous, although this is a common trait among young people trying to make a name for themselves. What I dont understand is how a 28-year-old can die while many criminals walk around freely."