Did you know that there is an avid tennis fan who is renowned for splurging millions on sporting endeavors throughout the year? More than tennis, he is a diehard NBA fan. It is none other than the mercurial James Goldstein, a person who is defined by his love for sports but is not an athlete. Recently, a surprising fact about the NBA enthusiast was uncovered, and it concerns some of the biggest names in tennis, including the Swiss star Roger Federer and the Russian tennis legend Maria Sharapova, among others.

The 83-year-old American sports fanatic works as a businessman. Behind the scenes, he is an avid NBA fan who has gone to numerous games. And as part of his opulent life, he attended practically every Clippers and Lakers game.

James Goldstein, an avid NBA fan, has a unique private court that has hosted greats like Roger Federer 

The American businessman is once again in the news because of his beautiful house in Beverly Hills, which has a private tennis court. According to a renowned sports journalist, that tennis court has hosted giants like Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Naomi Osaka, Maria Sharapova, and Aryna Sabalenka, both for photo shoots and practice matches.

According to Joe Pompliano’s tweet, the 83-year-old is well known for spending eight months a year traveling and for attending roughly a hundred sports events, mainly NBA matches. He also shells out more than $500,000 on tickets for those games. Now, he was in the headlines for his spectacular Beverly Hills mansion with a magnificent private tennis court.

Every tennis enthusiast would have, once in his/her lifetime, fantasized about owning a home tennis court. Goldstein, whose life is characterized by his passion for sports, particularly basketball and tennis, has actualized this dream, thanks to his humongous wealth.

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There are different types of tennis fans. Some are extremely passionate about the sport, while others are fascinated by the players and the way they play it. For Goldstein, it looks like he is obsessed with having tennis courts in bizarre and unique places in his home.

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