Tributes have poured in after Nicola Pietrangeli, the first Italian tennis player to win a Grand Slam singles title, passed away aged 92.

Italian tennis legend Nicola Pietrangeli has died at the age of 92. Throughout his illustrious career, Pietrangeli claimed two Grand Slam singles crowns at the French Open and secured the men's doubles and mixed doubles titles at Roland Garros. Following his retirement from playing, Pietrangeli took on the role of Italy's Davis Cup captain, leading the nation to its maiden title.

An outpouring of tributes followed after the Italian Tennis Federation confirmed Pietrangeli's passing on Monday morning. The announcement comes just months after his son, Giorgio, died aged 59 in July.

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