This Biofile was done on August 31, 1998 at the US Open. At the time Safin was a highly regarded teenager but was still ranked outside the top 50. He reached the round of 16 in Flushing Meadows before losing to Sampras. Safin would break into the top 50 later in the year when he defeated Korda [...]
Status: #16 seed has reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals and will meet Juan Martin Del Potro.
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 180
DOB: September 29, 1988 In: Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Who is your tennis inspiration? “Of course Goran Ivanisevic, he was a national hero when I was growing up. He also helped me a lot during [...]
DC Scoops: Legg Mason Tennis ClassicDefending DC champion Juan Martin del Potro will face Lleyton Hewitt or Dudi Sela next. Hall of Famer and Legg Mason Tennis Classic tournament chairman Donald Dell says the field for this week’s Washington, DC event is the best he’s ever had and if you’re tempted to dismiss that statement as typical tournament director hype, [...]
Safin signs in Washington DC 2007 | 
Biofile with Marin Cilic | 
