Marat Safin holds the key of the Bercy stadium, a farewell trophy to mark the end of his career, during BNP Masters indoor tennis tournament in Paris, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Safin ended his career with style with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 defeat by Juan Martin del Potro in the second round of the Paris Masters. The 29-year-old Safin, a two-time Grand Slam title winner, put on a great performance on center court Wednesday against the U.S. Open champion.
Showing posts with label US open. Show all posts
Showing posts with label US open. Show all posts
Friday, November 13, 2009
Safin bids farewell to tennis in Paris
Marat Safin holds the key of the Bercy stadium, a farewell trophy to mark the end of his career, during BNP Masters indoor tennis tournament in Paris, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Safin ended his career with style with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 defeat by Juan Martin del Potro in the second round of the Paris Masters. The 29-year-old Safin, a two-time Grand Slam title winner, put on a great performance on center court Wednesday against the U.S. Open champion.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Marat Safin Clone!
Juan Martin Del Potro is the new Marat Safin.
The 20-year-old has just won the US open just like Marat once did at the same age. Del potro also won the top player of his time, Roger Federer. History tends to repeat itself as Marat won Sampras in 2000.
Big Serve, amazing performance, 2.02 meter height and a lovely smile, that's who Juan Martin is.
The Argentine just Capped an impressive 2009 with a 3-6 7-6 4-6 7-6 6-2 win over Roger Federer in New York.
The 20-year-old has just won the US open just like Marat once did at the same age. Del potro also won the top player of his time, Roger Federer. History tends to repeat itself as Marat won Sampras in 2000.
Big Serve, amazing performance, 2.02 meter height and a lovely smile, that's who Juan Martin is.
The Argentine just Capped an impressive 2009 with a 3-6 7-6 4-6 7-6 6-2 win over Roger Federer in New York.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Marat and Dinara. One on One
here's a full interview of Marat talking about his sister!
Q. Your sister was in here earlier after her win, and she talked about you actually have talked to her through the years about trying to learn from your...
MARAT SAFIN: My mistakes, yes. (laughter.)
Q. Can you just give us a couple minutes what you think of what she's done professionally so far this year in particular and maybe what her chances are?
MARAT SAFIN: I think if she will do everything opposite of what I've been doing throughout the years she will be No. 1 in the world for a long time. That's as simple as it is.
Q. As a brother, how proud of her are you?
MARAT SAFIN: Always, of course. I mean, she's doing so well, and she's very close to finish the year No. 1. She's playing well. Two tough finals in the French Open and Beijing, so I think the third one is here. She should take her chance.
It's a little too early to speak about it, but I think she deserved it. And the way she was working already this year, and the decision she made at the age of 22 for a girl, I think it's very tough one.
She made them, she's doing very well, and I think she deserved it. I think she's totally ready to win the first Grand Slam, so I think why not? I'm really proud of the way she's handling the pressure and the way she's handling herself.
I think it's ‑‑ and the way she's treating the people around her, I think it's amazing, so I'm really happy for her.
Marat now sees Dinara as a legitimate major-title contender, ranked No. 7.
here are Dinara's words about her brother:
Marat often scolded Dinara about "acting like a baby and the crying and all this. He hated it," she said. "He was always, like, 'Come on; you have to grow up in your mind.'
"When he plays his best, I would take everything he has: his power, fighting spirit. When he plays his worst game, then I don't need anything."
Still, Dinara said he always is there for support. "I better listen to his advice," she said. "I have success now, but he was No. 1 in the world, so I still have to catch up. He can teach me many things in life."
Q. Your sister was in here earlier after her win, and she talked about you actually have talked to her through the years about trying to learn from your...
MARAT SAFIN: My mistakes, yes. (laughter.)
Q. Can you just give us a couple minutes what you think of what she's done professionally so far this year in particular and maybe what her chances are?
MARAT SAFIN: I think if she will do everything opposite of what I've been doing throughout the years she will be No. 1 in the world for a long time. That's as simple as it is.
Q. As a brother, how proud of her are you?
MARAT SAFIN: Always, of course. I mean, she's doing so well, and she's very close to finish the year No. 1. She's playing well. Two tough finals in the French Open and Beijing, so I think the third one is here. She should take her chance.
It's a little too early to speak about it, but I think she deserved it. And the way she was working already this year, and the decision she made at the age of 22 for a girl, I think it's very tough one.
She made them, she's doing very well, and I think she deserved it. I think she's totally ready to win the first Grand Slam, so I think why not? I'm really proud of the way she's handling the pressure and the way she's handling herself.
I think it's ‑‑ and the way she's treating the people around her, I think it's amazing, so I'm really happy for her.
Marat now sees Dinara as a legitimate major-title contender, ranked No. 7.
here are Dinara's words about her brother:
Marat often scolded Dinara about "acting like a baby and the crying and all this. He hated it," she said. "He was always, like, 'Come on; you have to grow up in your mind.'
"When he plays his best, I would take everything he has: his power, fighting spirit. When he plays his worst game, then I don't need anything."
Still, Dinara said he always is there for support. "I better listen to his advice," she said. "I have success now, but he was No. 1 in the world, so I still have to catch up. He can teach me many things in life."
Sunday, August 31, 2008
A new hair cut! Didn't do you well!
Marat Safin entered US open second round with a hair cut!
I guess it didn't cut it for him :(
After winning first set we had some hope that this match will turn to a winner for Marat, unfortunately, the rest of the match didn't go very well specially after the tie break of the second set.
one would think Marat could keep his serve but that didn't happen and the match ended with a dramatic loss of the fourth set 6-0.
with hopes crushed, we still wait for you to find your way.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Marat Safin in US Open 2008
Marat Safin in US open 2008
Marat won over vince Spedea in the first round in a 5 set match. 3.6 6.2 6.3 4.6 6.4
Marat is scheduled to play Tommy Robredo in the second round.
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