Nikola Pilić
Yugoslav tennis player and coach
Born
August 27th, 1939
86 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Yugoslavia
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Born in 1939, a Yugoslav tennis player achieved significant success as a player and coach. Competing on the professional circuit, won three Grand Slam doubles titles. Transitioned to coaching and guided numerous players to successful careers in tennis.
Won the French Open men's doubles title in 1962
Won the Wimbledon mixed doubles title in 1962
Coached players such as Goran Ivanišević and Mario Ančić
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