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.
 Marat Safin at the 2009 US Open .jpg |
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
Safin practicing at the 2007 US Open
Safin at Canadian Masters 2008
Marat Safin 2008 US Open
Safin is renowned for his devastating backhand
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