Legends of Tennis Episode 2: Marat Safin 

ICYMI: Legends of Tennis episode 1 here with Stefan Edberg -->> ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pN6Rk-Sjb2A.html

He denied Sampras a 6th US open when Sampras was on a roll. He also denied Fed an AO title. Dude was a beast.

Marat is still my favourite player of all time!

One of the most memorable players of all time. He was so great, that he didn't even need to have a huge amount of trophies to show for it. What a character he was. Very much appreciate his time and the history books are that much brighter with him in it.

Marat forever a tennis legend! What a special charisma he has! He was such an entertaining player)

I love this guy! His playing style is unique and no one's able to imitate him.

never forget the first time i saw safin on tv. He beat Agassi roland garros 1998. that was an awesome match.

The most handsome tennis player of all time.🤩🥰🤩🌺🍁also one of the talented.

Without the injuries and with love for the game like the top 3 Safin would have won at least 15 gram Slams He was simply just that good.Safin retired at 29 after spending over 4 years out through injuries and another 18 months due to simply having a good time.Yet he won both the US open and Australian open beating Sampras in Us open final and Federer in the Australia open semi final.He won 2 Davis Cups where he played amazing tennis and was the main reason Russia won them.He Also won 5 Masters 1000 tournaments and he also 1 of only 10 -20 players to get to the Semi final of all 4 Slams.

My favorit player of all the time!

A unique character ! An outstanding player. An absolute rebel on court. And a great personality. Really loved watching him play. Thanks Marat ! #legend

Absolut #legend Full of Life, ❤️, humour... So incredibly talented. He stopped Sampras, Federer and defeated the best of his time. Pity that his selfpresure and low selfcontrol did not help him to win many more big titles. I will never forget his success here in #madrid, defeating Agassi (SF) and getting the trophy. I got a picture with him, my treasure. An inspiring Spirit of tennis history. He left the ATP tour too early. 👌🏼🎾🥇🏆👏🏼

My favourite player of his era.

As Safin retired almost 12 years ago it's hard to imagine that him and Federer are actually almost the same generation. I would have enjoyed their rivalry a couple of more years, though.

In my 41 years of age I have already seen a few players go through the tour and Marat has been the player with the greatest natural talent (He did things not learned) on a tennis court that I have never seen with incredible ease. He could have had a longer and more successful career but that was not necessary to leave his mark. Charismatic player with everything and his attacks of breaking rackets left and right but always loved and above all highly respected by his teammates. ¡Great player!

I see Marat in real in Paris. He was the first big tall all-rounder guy in tennis and that was scary! The sound of him beating the ball was like no other. And the serve....

He was incredible! I loved his rivalry with Federer. It's a shame we didn't see more of him on court because of his wrist injury.

Easy power off of both wings. Powerful serve and excellent court sense when on his A game. Salute to one of my top favorites Marat Safin.

Most charismatic player ever.

The numbers are not fair with him, with his unique style, his charm and bravery. I really miss him.

My guy, my dude. I wouldn't change it anyway anyhow, even for an undisputed goat triple digits GS winner. Davaiii Maratik!!

The most charming and attractive tennis player in the tennis and behaviour on and off the court on my opinion! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🍰🥂♥️

Such a legend

Weird to think that after winning the AO in 05' and having that big match with Fed..he never won another title...retired at 29...he is truly a legend no matter what!

He was my absolute favorite player!!!

Phenomenal Marat safin.

Watched this with the biggest smile. What a legend indeed. Thank you, Tennis TV.

Величайших игрок всех времен и народов. Он заставил больше влюбится к этому виду спорта.Мне приходилось наблюдать за его игрой на кубке президента в Ташкенте 2000 годы.Не соблюдая спортивный режим, провисев в ночном клубе до глубокой ночи умудрялся выигрывать у первой десятки матчи. Жаль что, со временем природа берет свое. Потом повзрослев такой режим не позволил Марату больше брать GS,а Жаль.В современном теннисе больше нет таких харизматичных игроков Все равно низкий поклон МАРАТИК МУБИНОВИЧ! БРАВИСИМО.

I remember him. He was such a great player.

I'll always miss Safin. one of my favorite players of all time. And I'm glad that the guys who fought against the two best generations in tennis are getting some recognition as proper legends. Hopefully they'll touch on guys like Nalbandian too.

A unique character and player! Just pure admiration from the big Russian.

we don't see players like this anymore...ahh the old days

I was his big fan in his playing days. What a marvelous player he was❤️

Safin and Agassi the two players I miss on the tour the most such clean hitters of the ball and great personalities

I feel like Safin is the only one from the previous era who could keep up with today's level of tennis

Safin Prime was fearsome, if he hadn't had a knee injury maybe he could keeping his bestial level, I loved his aggressive and talented tennis.

Safin gave me such emotions in childhood that I have never experienced again.

that was such a cool videooooo! love safin man, no one else like him ❤️

Absolute legend!

One of my favourite players to watch, a manly game of tennis and lots of charisma. Too bad he was less strict with his training regime (to put it mildly), he should have won a lot more tournaments, especially GS with his game. I remember giving Federer, when Fedex was at his peak, a run for his money and a lesson or two.

who are all became Nole and Delpo fan directly inherited from safin fan and never been fan of Fedal. The wink at 4:25.. the charisma he had on and off the court is unbelievable. Three of them have unique charisma no one fill it.

My favorite player of the 2000's... loved seeing him smash backhands (and the odd racket or two) all over the place.

This dude made me return to Tennis in 2004 after a 12-year hiatus.

My first tennis crush.

Love this series. Would prefer them to be narrated though.

Во многом благодаря ему я полюбил теннис еще в детстве. Таких харизматичных спортсменов у нас, к сожалению, очень мало. Поэтому я болел за него, ведь каждая его игра заставляла переживать. Особенно на АО, когда он победил Федерера в полуфинале. Теперь, спустя много лет, я снова полюбил теннис и снова благодаря старым воспоминаниям. Спасибо тебе, Марат!

Despite what he's won, Marat is still one of the sport's biggest "what ifs" alongside Nalbandian. Huge power from both wings, great touch, big serve, fairly quick and excellent shotmaking. He played such an effortless game, a true blue power player. Nalbandian and Marat were the only two at the time to take on a prime Fed and beat him handily. Marat had no less talent than anyone in the Big 3. If injuries hadn't wrecked him and he had more mental focus like Nadal, he could have easily added another 5-6 slams to his name. Nalbandian has the best two-handed backhand of all time, with Safin a close second. Alongside all that talent was a charismatic man, always fun to see him play.

All hail the greatest ball striker of the sport!!

Big hitter. Love Marat

Loved his fire...!!

Tremendous talent he could have been so much more before all the injuries to the wrist and knee. Ironic, that Del Potro was Safin's final opponent ....and Del Potro had to end his career due to injury

3:04 unbelievable speed

Safin literally had everything to be a Tennis superstar: power, groundstrokes, serve, flare, looks, wins against legends, and youth (at one point, the youngest world no.1) he had everything except consistency... such a shame

He should have won 7/8 GS !!

Marat Safins Best would get him into the top 10 players that ever lived but 4 years of injuries,enjoying the women and good times a little to much and retireing at just 29 and still beating Federer twice, djorkovic twice in the only 2 matches they played,second match was the Wimbledon 2008 in the second round.Even though Safin got to the semi final that year and played well in beating lopez and wavarinka on the way,watch the djorkovic match because it was Safin at his true best for the last time.He basically won Russia the Davis cup twice because he won all his matches in 02 and only lost 2 in 06.Beat prime Sampras to win US open in 2000 and let's be honest if Sampras hadn't gotten the injuries he got he wouldn't have retired at 32 after winning the US open in 03.Safin at his best beats most players that have lived and given the greatest fantastic matches and beaten them as proved in Australia 05 when Federer hadn't lost a match since rollan Harris the year before.The man's a legend either way.

Y habla un español perfecto. His spanish is on point 👌🏻

Me encantaba su tenis, hacia ver todo muy simple y tenía una potencia increíble, un crack, saludos desde Chile

Safin is GOAT

Да, Марат талантливым был, жаль, что до конца так и не раскрылся из-за травм, а в последствии и потери интереса к теннису.

So nice of you atp

Very nice player just love it

Well done. Loved this.

That thumbnail for the vid…the internet has corrupted my mind 😆

How do you do a Safin tribute without including the USO final where he straight setted PETE in one of the most glorious displays of baselining in the fast court era?

من الجزائر احبك مارات❤

If safin is here i expect Kuerten,Agassi,Rafter,Kafelnikov,Muster ,Sampras

please make an episode of Agssi

САФИН❤️БОРЕЦ❤️❤️ СТРАТЕГ❤️❤️ КРАСАВЕЦ ❤️❤️ ХАРЬКОВ ❤️❤️❤️ УКРАИНА ❤️❤️❤️

Big fan of Safin, but he could have won so much more if he believed he could and been more consistent and not lose focus like he did.

I see where novak djokovic got his play styles from lol

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My favorite player after Borg

BRO WHERE I'LL PE ABLE TO WATCH THE ATP CUP TOURNAMENT???

The next video in the series should be Rafter or J. McEnroe

what is up with everyone facing del potro on their retiring game..

That thumbnail suspicious. Sorry someone had to say it

Huge hitting is in Russian blood. Satin, khachanov, rublev, davydenko. But huge hitting doesn’t necessarily make you the goat in tennis.

Сафин топ

4:16 c'mon Tennis TV, you guys tried to make it look like Safin was YEN1 in 2000 but Gustavo Kuerten finished the year on top. I love Safin too but he doesn't need that. He lost the crown to Guga on December 03 2000.

Another one of those "weak era" players that Fed-haters always refer to...😑😒

Hello

How did he win that point? 0:30

Isn't he supposed to lose the point at 00:30 because his racket touches the net before the second bounce?

Facing Djokovic twice isnt a numerous occasion

If we based in prime only,witouth carrer only prime,the best in history,nobody can beat him in prime

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Why did he retire so early (barely 30 years old) ? Too many injuries ?

Was that Volkov at the end? Safins coach who died in October 2019.

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Lol del Portro retires legends rodick and Saffin

Marat Safin VS daniil medvedev

Chriss Cornell is alive Hahahaha

Damn 2 players who played their last game against delpo and lost

Nothing on Marat’s cousins ? 😐

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Didn't Guga finish as world number 1 in 2000

Rafa way better than this joke

Delpo ending the careers of Safin and Roddick.... which is ironic because he is the nicest guy ever