For a few years in the mid to late 70s, my father was Ilie Nastase's manager. I played a little, took lessons when we could afford it, and mostly took advantage playing with friends when the opportunity arrived throughout the years.

My father Mircea "Mich" Oprea telling a joke to Ilie Nastase and Bjorn Borg at an LA party 1980s - photo by Art Seitz Photography

Mircea "Mich" Oprea telling a joke to Ilie Nastase at an LA party 1980s

Ilie Nastase getting ready for an interview as his manager Mircea "Mich" Oprea looks on 1970s.