Word: engell
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Youth prevailed, as Engel defeated Nastase 6-4, 7-6 (9-7), at the Palmer-Dixon Tennis Courts last Saturday. The captivated crowd of 150 spectators was entertained by a man who has not lost his sense of humor or his love for the game...
...former U.S. Open champion came out of the locker room to the song "Eye of the Tiger." As Nastase and Engel began warming up, the song "Nasty" came on, and the crowd promptly cheered...
...players were a contrast in style and appearance, as well as age. Engel hit his balls with heavy topspin, while Nastase hit his shots flat. Engel had a pink handgrip with white head tape, while Nastase used a plain racquet. And it was Engel who did most of the running around, diving and lunging for Nastase's well-placed shots...
...first set went down to the wire, as Engel and Nastase each had breaks. With the score 4-4, Engel broke Nastase's serve again and held serve to win the set. After the set, Nastase rubbed his rotund belly and looked upward...
...point, Nastase served with a lacrosse stick. Engel returned the ball, and Nastase quickly picked up his racket and served...