Legendary tennis player Nicola Pietrangeli has passed away: two-time winner at Roland Garros

Two-time Roland Garros champion Nicola Pietrangeli has died

At the age of 92, two-time Roland Garros champion, Italian Nicola Pietrangeli, has passed away. This was reported by the tournament's press service.

Nicola Pietrangeli became the singles champion at Roland Garros in 1959 and 1960, and also reached the finals in 1961 and 1964. He also made history at the tournament by winning the mixed doubles in 1958 and the men's doubles in 1959.

The Italian is among a small number of his compatriots who have achieved success at Roland Garros. Among them are also Sinner, Panatta, and others. Nicola Pietrangeli will be remembered by tennis fans as an outstanding athlete with an impressive career.

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Former Ukrainian national team football player Andrii Viktorovych Polunin has passed away at the age of 55. This tragedy occurred after a veterans' match in Lutsk, in which he participated.

Polunin is known for his performances with various football clubs, including Dnipro, Kryvbas, Karpaty, CSKA, and clubs in Germany. While representing the Ukrainian national team, he played 9 matches and scored 1 goal.

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The para-athlete actively engaged in athletics and achieved significant success in this sport, becoming a well-known athlete in Ukraine. His heroic death reflects his dedication and patriotism.

The world of sports and the Ukrainian sports community will remember his immortal feats and contributions to the development of sports and the history of each of the highlighted articles;