Nastase draws competition ban

Ilie Nastase was banned from the Fed Cup and Davis Cup until 2019 because of his foulmouthed comments and bad behavior as Romania’s captain during a Fed Cup match in April.

In addition to the ban, the International Tennis Federation said the 1973 French Open champion will not be able to work in an official capacity until 2021.

Nastase, 71, was also fined $10,000. He has three weeks to appeal the decision.

Reached by telephone, Nastase declined to comment, saying he wanted to consult his lawyer.

“Mr. Nastase made a comment about Serena Williams’ unborn child that was highly inappropriate and racially insensitive,” the ITF said.

Nastase also “made advances of a sexual nature towards Anne Keothavong, the captain of the Great Britain team” and “made abusive and threatening comments to the match officials and to members of the Great Britain team.”