Marat Safin
Marat Safin is a retired professional tennis player from Russia. He was once ranked number 1 in the world.[1] In 2000 and 2005, Safin won the US Open and the Australian Open, respectively. In 2002 and 2004, Safin played in the last round of the Australian Open, but lost. In 2008, Safin became the first Russian man to play in the semifinals in the Wimbledon Championships.
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Born to a Tatar family, he learned tennis in Spain when he was a teenager.
Marat Safin Media
- Safin at the Nasdaq 100 Open (2006).jpg
Safin at the Nasdaq 100 Open 2006
- Marat Safin 2007 US Open.jpg
Safin practicing at the 2007 US Open
- Safin toronto 2008.jpg
Safin at Canadian Masters 2008
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Marat Safin 2008 US Open
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Safin is renowned for his devastating backhand
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