Winning a Grand Slam is usually cause for ecstasy, disbelief, and even tears. For Marat Safin, the second major title of his career inspired something different: relief. Four and a half years after he ...

After four years, Marat Safin has at last emerged from his own shadow. Displaying his immense talent and a newfound toughness, the Russian celebrated his 25th birthday by beating the seemingly ...

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Marat Safin used a string of powerful backhand returns in the last set to beat Todd Martin 7-5, 1-6, 4-6, 6-0, 7-5 Friday and move into the fourth round of the Australian Open, ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Marat Safin blew a two-set lead, then broke Andre Agassi in the fifth set en route to a 7-6 (6), 7-6 (6), 5-7, 1-6, 6-3 victory in the semifinals of the Australian Open on ...