Date of Birth: January 27, 1980
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: (Leave blank as Marat Safin is alive)
Biography
Marat Safin is a retired Russian tennis player who was born on January 27, 1980, in Moscow, Russia. Safin is best known for his explosive playing style and his emotional intensity on the court. He turned professional in 1997 and quickly made a name for himself with his formidable serve and powerful groundstrokes. Safin won his first Grand Slam title at the 2000 US Open, defeating Pete Sampras in a stunning performance. He reached the pinnacle of his career in 2005, winning the Australian Open by defeating Lleyton Hewitt in the final. Throughout his career, Safin won a total of 15 ATP singles titles and reached the World No. 1 ranking in November 2000. Aside from his Grand Slam victories, Safin was also known for his Davis Cup contributions, helping Russia win the prestigious team event in 2002 and 2006. He retired from professional tennis in 2009 and later transitioned into a career in politics and business.
5 Interesting Facts about Marat Safin
1. Marat Safin became the first Russian male tennis player to be ranked World No. 1.
2. He is the older brother of former World No. 1 women’s tennis player Dinara Safina.
3. Safin is known for having smashed an estimated 700 to 1,000 racquets over his career.
4. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2016.
5. After retiring from tennis, Safin served as a member of the Russian Parliament (Duma) from 2011 to 2017.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Marat Safin
1. “I could not change the way I am; I’m just a very emotional person.”
2. “I know what it’s like to be a champion and I know what it’s like to fall down and get up again.”
3. “Tennis is a psychological game, you have to keep a clear head.”
4. “I will never be an emotional robot; I cannot change myself.”
5. “There is no need to be perfect; to be good is good enough.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Marat Safin’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $15 million.
Children
As of the latest available information, Marat Safin does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Marat Safin – ATP Tour Profile](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/marat-safin/s741/overview
3. [Marat Safin – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marat_Safin
4. [Marat Safin Career Highlights – ESPN](http://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/142/marat-safin
5. [Marat Safin – Tennis Abstract](http://www.tennisabstract.com/cgi-bin/player.cgi?p=MaratSafin