Nicola Pietrangeli

“(Referring to Federico Luzzi) I didn't 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 don't understand is how a 28-year-old can die while many criminals walk around freely.”

“(About Roger Federer) Like Borg, he's very fair on the court, but that's to be expected: he's the best, he's a billionaire, and he knows there are people who are worse off. Others who don't behave in the same way should consider this and calm down.”

“Adriano was born to play tennis. It's a shame it didn't last long because he would have been able to beat all my records.”