Casper Ruud, opening-round casualty at Indian Wells, was still at Tennis Garden during quarterfinals

@darrenrovell, you just blew my mind! Used to see Vince at Dorado Beach/Puerto Rico each winter while I was the family pro for the Rockefeller’s. Vince told me I had a special talent for working with kids & got me my firstcamp at Beaver Dam WI, the genesis of NBTA & @IMGAcademy! https://t.co/SerwODltOt
— Nick Bollettieri (@NickBollettieri) December 13, 2019

Add another incredible anecdote to Nick Bollettieri's already vast repertoire. In addition to coaching 10 different world No. 1's, he's also worked with the most famous football coach of all time, Vince Lombardi.

It’s safe to say Bollettieri's rate has gone up since then.

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Vince Lombardi paid $17 for Bollettieri lesson in 1964

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Vince Lombardi paid $17 for Bollettieri lesson in 1964