Marat Safin to enter Russian politics – Tennis News
Marat Safin of Russia, winner of the 2000 US Open Champion and the 2005 Australian Open has decided to play some shots in politics. The 31-year old Russian player, who turned into a professional tennis player in 1997, played the
sport for twelve years before retiring in November 2009. Safin won five Masters titles during his career but could not win the Wimbledon Championships.
After retiring, Safin joined the Russian Olympic Committee and the Russian Tennis Federation as their official. Safin was seen in action during the 2011 ATP Champions Tour in progress in Chengdu, China, where he defeated Wayne
Ferreira (South Africa) in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3. Even though Safin played his last match in 2009, he came back on the tennis court with the same energy and power he played with during his career.
The spectators in attendance were happy to see the Russian player win the match against a former legend, Ferreira, but it was Safin, who excited the crowd with his breaking news. After the match ended, Safin announced his decision
to enter politics. Talking to media he said, "I am running for Federal Parliament in Russia," he confirmed. "The elections are on December 4th so I will find out soon. It's a new challenge. I think I am an intelligent guy and I have a lot to bring and a lot
of ideas about things and what to do. I am very committed to it.”
Ever since Safin got inclined towards politics, he is eager to take part in the election to the State Duma to be held in December. State Duma is the name given to the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia. During his career,
Safin was a well-known player as his shots were termed as unforeseeable and often times unplayable.
His opponents used to lose points when they were misguided by his unpredictable shots and unique playing style, which earned Safin many points throughout his career. Safin is also famous in the world of tennis for breaking his
own racquets. He had the habit of taking out his aggression on his them, as he would throw them on the ground after he conceded a point or his opponent edged past him during the match. According to Safin, he has broken more than 1,000 racquets during his professional
tennis career.
He played his last match at the 2009 BNP Paribas Masters in Paris against Juan Martin del Potro (Argentina) but was at the losing end. He did, however, received considerable praise and appreciation from the crowd as he bid farewell
to the sport. After the match, Jean Gachassin, President of the French Tennis Federation presented Safin with the key to the Bercy Stadium as a token of appreciation for his services rendered in the world of tennis. Now, Safin will be coming back in Russian
politics, a move his fans would be admiring.
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