Safin not retiring yet, wins at Paris Masters

Marat Safin extended his career by at least one more round, saving three match points Monday to beat French qualifier Thierry Ascione 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3) at the Paris Masters. The 29-year-old Russian, a three-time winner in Paris, is planning to retire after this tournament. He will face U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in the second round. "The way he is playing right now, I don't think I have a chance," Safin said. "I'm going to fight 100 percent.