Tennis fans were treated to a lighthearted moment during a recent practice session at the Madrid Open when former world No. 1 and current Andrey Rublev coach, Marat Safin, decided to step onto the court for some hitting practice — but not with his own player.
Known for his fiery personality during his playing days, retired Russian tennis star Marat Safin proved he hadn't lost a step after teasing Taylor Fritz during a practice session.
Former world number one Dinara Safina has opened up about the problems she faced before becoming a coach. The 39-year-old recently joined fellow countrywoman Diana Shnaider as her new coach.
Russia’s Diana Shnaider has opened up about she was connected with the former world number one Dinara Safina. The 38-year-old joined the youngster for the coaching stint ahead of the busy season.
World No.9 Andrey Rublev appears to be enjoying his new collaboration with former World No.1 Mara Safin as coach, with the Russian bursting into spontaneous laughter when addressing their relationship following his opening round victory at the Monte-Carlo Masters.
Andrey Rublev added two-time Grand Slam champion and former World No.1 Marat Safin to his coaching team ahead of the European Clay court swing. The Russian has struggled since claiming the Qatar Open in February.
Diana Shnaider has added a new coach to her team in the form of World No.1, Dinara Safina as both brother and sister have now been appointed as coaches in the past week.
Andrey Rublev has explained the reasons behind including former world No. 1 Marat Safin in his coaching team. The 7th seed is getting ready for his debut at the Monte-Carlo Masters, where he’ll face Frenchman Gaël Monfils in one of Tuesday’s most intriguing matchups.
After joining the coaching staff of Andrey Rublev, former World No.1 Marat Safin spoke on some of his expectations from the young Russian during their time together.
Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev has joined forces with compatriot and former World No.1 Marat Safin, as the latter is now a member of Rublev's coaching team.
Andrey Rublev made his coaching team stronger by adding another member, the former ATP World No. 1 player, Marat Safin. Rublev has been one of the most successful tennis players of his generation.
Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev has opened up about his struggles with anxiety and depression, crediting former world No. 1 Marat Safin for helping him improve his mental health.
World No. 9 Andrey Rublev said conversations with two-time Grand Slam champion Marat Safin helped him deal with his mental health, and that he is now playing without stress or anxiety for the first time in years.
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Andrey Rublev has revealed that two-time Grand Slam champion and tennis legend Marat Safin helped him recover from depression. The Russian ace’s off-court struggles have affected his performance this season.
Andrey Rublev has been known as a hothead for a while, but the Russian erupted more fiercely this year than in years past, and he sought help for that.