NEWS!
Marat lost to Tommy Robredo in the 2nd round in the US Open.
ROUND 1 - Marat VS. Sam Querrey
BIO:
Marat Mikhailovich Safin was born in Moscow Russia, on January 27th, 1980. It has been said that he was a born champion. His mother, Rausa, was a former player who used to take baby Marat with her when she practiced at the local Spartak club, which was managed by his father, Mikhail.
Marat began to play tennis at the age of 6. Rausa served as her son's coach from ages 6 to 13. At the age of 13, with the training facilities and opportunities in Russia almost non-existent, Marat was sent to Valencia, Spain to train.
Since turning pro in 1997, Marat has won 15 ATP titles, including 2 Grand Slams. (The 2000 US Open and the 2005 Australian Open.) He has also been number 1 in the world and led his country to 2 Davis Cup titles. (2002, 2006.)
