Marat Safin, born January 27, 1980, is a retired Russian tennis player and former world No. 1. Known as the “Safinator,” he reached the top ATP singles ranking in November 2000, becoming the youngest player at the time to do so. Safin won two Grand Slam titles: the 2000 US Open and the 2005 Australian Open. He also contributed to Russia’s Davis Cup victories in 2002 and 2006. Despite disliking grass courts, Safin made history as the first Russian man to reach the Wimbledon semifinals in 2008. His powerful game and fiery temperament made him one of the most dynamic players of his era.

Personal  Information

Full Name: Marat Mubinovich Safin

Date of Birth: January 27, 1980

Nationality: Russian

Nickname: “Safinator”

ATP Career High Rank: World No. 1 (achieved on November 20, 2000)

Grand Slam Titles: 2 (2000 US Open, 2005 Australian Open)

Davis Cup: Helped lead Russia to victory in 2002 and 2006

Career Wins-Losses: 616–262

Retirement: Retired in 2009 from professional tennis

Post-Tennis Career: Transitioned into a career in politics, serving as a member of the Russian parliament.

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