Marat Safin
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Marat Safin is a Russian former tennis player born on January 27, 1980, in Moscow [1]. His religion is Islam [2], and he has one sibling, Dinara Safina , who is also a professional tennis player. After retiring from professional tennis, Safin served as a member of the State Duma from 2011 to 2016 [1].
Key Facts
- Mother: Rauza Islanova[6]
- Country of citizenship: Russia[7]
- Native language: Russian[8]
- Award received: Order of Honour[9], International Tennis Hall of Fame[10]
- Member of: 7th State Duma of the Russian Federation[11], 6th State Duma of the Russian Federation[12]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Member of sports team: Russia Davis Cup team[15]
- Head coach: Mats Wilander[16], Alexander Volkov[17]
- Commons category: Marat Safin[18]
- Handedness: right-handedness[19]
- Doubles record: 96–120[20]
- Singles record: 422–267[21]
- Sport: tennis[22]
- Family name: Safin[23]
- Given name: Marat[24]
- Playing hand: right-handedness[25], two-handed backhand[26]
- Work location: Moscow[27]
- Participant in: 2004 Summer Olympics[28], 2000 Summer Olympics[29]
- Ranking: 1[30], 71[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[32], English[33], Spanish[34]
- Country for sport: Russia[35]
- Name in native language: Марат Мөбин улы Сафин[36]
- Start of work period: 1997[37]
- End of work period: November 11, 2009[38]
Why It Matters
Marat Safin has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He has been cited as an influence by Karen Khachanov[41], a tennis player[42], b. 1996[43], of Russia[44], awarded the Honoured Master of Sports of Russia[45] and Jürgen Zopp[46], a tennis player[47], b. 1988[48], of Estonia[49].
FAQs
Where was Marat Safin born?
Marat Safin's place of birth was Moscow[2].
Who were Marat Safin's parents?
Marat Safin's mother was Rauza Islanova[6].
What did Marat Safin do for work?
Marat Safin worked as a politician[3] and athlete[4].
What awards did Marat Safin receive?
Honors received include Order of Honour[9] and International Tennis Hall of Fame[10].
Who did Marat Safin influence?
Marat Safin has been cited as an influence by Karen Khachanov[41] and Jürgen Zopp[46].