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See photos of tennis coach Nick Bollettieri through the years, and watch what he says

By Tiffany Tompkins
Nick Bollettieri holding the certificate from his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, 2014.
Nick Bollettieri holding the certificate from his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, 2014. Provided Provided

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The death of Nick Bollettieri, tennis coach to the stars

Tennis legend Nick Bollettieri died at age 91 at his Bradenton, Florida, home on Sunday. How he molded players to land at the top of their game.

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Tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, who made champion after champion in Florida, dies at 91

Tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, who made champion after champion in Florida, dies at 91
See photos of tennis coach Nick Bollettieri through the years, and watch what he says

See photos of tennis coach Nick Bollettieri through the years, and watch what he says
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Famed coach Nick Bollettieri left lasting imprint on tennis and all youth sports | Opinion
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Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, who started his training academy in Bradenton, has died at 91.

Here’s a visual look back at his life.

Nick Bollettieri holding the certificate from his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, 2014.
Nick Bollettieri holding the certificate from his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, 2014. Provided Provided
Nick Bollettieri, middle, with parents Mary and James in 1957.
Nick Bollettieri, middle, with parents Mary and James in 1957. Provided Provided
Nick Bollettieri, age 4, 1935
Nick Bollettieri, age 4, 1935 Provided Provided
Nick and Cindi Bollettieri, 2005 in Capri, Italy
Nick and Cindi Bollettieri, 2005 in Capri, Italy Provided Provided
Nick Bollettieri during a radio broadcast at the 2005 U.S. Open
Nick Bollettieri during a radio broadcast at the 2005 U.S. Open Provided Provided
Nick Bollettieri, founder of IMG Academy in Bradenton, died at 91 years old.
Nick Bollettieri, founder of IMG Academy in Bradenton, died at 91 years old. Provided, IMG Academy IMG
01/07/2021--As he nears 90, Nick Bollettieri and his wife, Cindi, have their house on the market to move closer to IMG Academy. He has a new book on the way and is stepping up his program to bring tennis to the inner city. He is shown above peeling an orange he just picked off a tree in his backyard.
01/07/2021--As he nears 90, Nick Bollettieri and his wife, Cindi, have their house on the market to move closer to IMG Academy. He has a new book on the way and is stepping up his program to bring tennis to the inner city. He is shown above peeling an orange he just picked off a tree in his backyard. James A. Jones Jr. jajones1@bradenton.com
Nick Bollettieri, founder of IMG Academy, pauses in the tennis museum beside a photograph of himself from 1991 before being inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I., Saturday, July 12, 2014.
Nick Bollettieri, founder of IMG Academy, pauses in the tennis museum beside a photograph of himself from 1991 before being inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I., Saturday, July 12, 2014. FILE AP Photo/Michael Dwyer
“Love Means Zero” will screen on the closing day of Sarasota Film Festival. The film explores the ups and downs in the life of famed tennis coach Nick Bollettieri.
“Love Means Zero” will screen on the closing day of Sarasota Film Festival. The film explores the ups and downs in the life of famed tennis coach Nick Bollettieri. Sarasota Film Festival
Nick Bollettieri, founder of IMG Academy in Bradenton, died at 91 years old.
Nick Bollettieri, founder of IMG Academy in Bradenton, died at 91 years old. Provided by IMG Academy IMG
In this file photo from Sept. 10, 2007, Nick Bollettieri addresses kids at the Boys and Girls Club at 5231 34th St. West in Bradenton while promoting the “Get Caught Reading” program.
In this file photo from Sept. 10, 2007, Nick Bollettieri addresses kids at the Boys and Girls Club at 5231 34th St. West in Bradenton while promoting the “Get Caught Reading” program. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri signs balls for brothers Matthew Pollak, 10, and John Pollak, 13, on Monday, March 23, 2015 at the Miami Open in Key Biscayne.
Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri signs balls for brothers Matthew Pollak, 10, and John Pollak, 13, on Monday, March 23, 2015 at the Miami Open in Key Biscayne. CARL JUSTE MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Nick Bollettieri, founder of IMG Academy in Bradenton, died at 91 years old.
Nick Bollettieri, founder of IMG Academy in Bradenton, died at 91 years old. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com

This story was originally published December 6, 2022 at 12:28 PM.

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The death of Nick Bollettieri, tennis coach to the stars

Tennis legend Nick Bollettieri died at age 91 at his Bradenton, Florida, home on Sunday. How he molded players to land at the top of their game.

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