The year 1972 marked a pivotal moment in Ilie Nastase’s career, as he clinched his first US Open victory and advanced to the finals at both Wimbledon and the Davis Cup. This documentary, which shifts between different time periods and includes remarkable archival footage along with exclusive interviews with top athletes, delves into Nastase’s triumphs and setbacks, the controversies that surrounded him, and his lasting influence on the tennis world. Known for being lovable, charming, and generous, yet also temperamental, arrogant, and provocative, Mr. Nice’n’Nasty challenged the traditional decorum of the sport in the 70s, emerging as its inaugural rebellious rock star.