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| Name: | Marat Safin |
| Nationality: | Russia |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthdate: | 1/27/1980 |
| Birthplace: | Moscow, Russia |
| Residence: | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
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| Play Style: | Right Handed |
| Raquet: | Head |
| Clothes by: | Adidas |
| Shoes by: | Adidas |
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About:
Began playing tennis at age six with his father, Misha, director of a small tennis club in Moscow, and mother, Rausa Islanova, who served as her son's coach from ages 6 to 13…Has a younger sister, Dinara Safina (born Apr. 26, 1986), who won her first WTA title in 2002 and won her second in Palermo in 2003… She reached a career-high No. 29 in 2004… A fan of Spartak, Moscow soccer team and NBA star Shaquille O'Neal … Trains part of season in Valencia where he spent most of his years as a youth (from age 13-19) and works out with several Spanish players… Named ATP Newcomer of Year in 1998 and ATP Most Improved Player of Year in 2000… Has a 20-14 career Davis Cup record (12-11 in singles) in 14 ties and member of winning team in 2002… Profiled as a breakthrough performer in People Magazine's "Most Intriguing People" issue in Dec. 2000… Named "2000 Newcomer of the Year" at Laureus World Sports Awards in Monte Carlo… Coached by former ATP pro Peter Lundgren of Sweden (since May 2004). |
Highest Rank:
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 1 (11/20/2000)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 71 (4/22/2002)
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Official Player Website
www.maratsafin.com |
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