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Safin Hamburg Masters
Marat Safin at the 2008 Hamburg masters

Marat Safin is a retired professional tennis player from Russia. He was once ranked number 1 in the world. 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. Born to a Tatar family, he learned how to play tennis in Spain when he was a teenager.

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  • Safin at the Nasdaq 100 Open (2006)

    Safin at the Nasdaq 100 Open 2006

  • Marat Safin 2007 US Open

    Safin practicing at the 2007 US Open

  • Safin toronto 2008

    Safin at Canadian Masters 2008

  • Safin 2008 US Open

    Marat Safin 2008 US Open

  • 2006 04 11 safin

    Safin has one of the most devastating backhands ever


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