Ilie Nastase told he is not welcome at this year's French Open
Saturday 6 May 2017 17:33, UK
Ilie Nastase has been barred from a second Grand Slam this year, after organisers of the French Open followed in the footpaths of their Wimbledon counterparts.
Nastase, Romania's Fed Cup captain, was provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) because of his behaviour during April's tie against Great Britain.
The former French and US Open champion made a racist comment about Serena Williams's unborn baby and repeatedly asked Britain captain Anne Keothavong for her room number during press conferences before the tie.
He then launched foul-mouth abuse at Keothavong, British No 1 Johanna Konta and referee Andreas Egli, causing Konta's match to be briefly suspended as she left the court in tears.
He also confronted tennis correspondent Eleanor Crooks on two occasions.
It was announced on Wednesday that Nastase would not receive his traditional invitation to Wimbledon's royal box.
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And on Saturday, the 70-year-old learned he would also not be welcome at Roland Garros, the scene of his 1973 triumph.
A statement on the official Roland Garros Twitter account reads: "Following the decision of his suspension by the @ITF--Tennis, Mr. Ilie Nastase won't be accredited for #RG17."
