Safin, who won the 2000 US Open and the 2005 Australian Open, maintained a generally low-key profile after retiring from tennis. That was until he returned to the Tour as Rublev’s coach in April.
Before adding Safin to his coaching staff, Rublev revealed that he received advice from the Russian tennis legend when he was battling major depression in 2024. Since that helped the 28-year-old improve his mental state, he also thought that adding the 45-year-old to his team could help his tennis career.
A former two-time Grand Slam semifinalist and former world number 3, Petrova is now 43 years old and started her professional tennis career around the same time as Safin.
During his career, the 2000 US Open champion was known as a tennis bad boy and something of a rebel. Moreover, he never shied away from publicly admitting that he enjoyed being around women.
Petrova: I can’t reveal any stories… But the girls chased Safin and he attacked
Championat asked Petrova for her thoughts on the collaboration between Rublev and Safin, and whether she could reveal “interesting stories” about the Russian tennis legend.
“I really like this collaboration. Marat should help Andrey, both in his game and in his psychology. And in general, he should relieve the tension a little, take the pressure off Andrey. As for the stories… I can’t say anything. He is always nice, smiling, in a good mood, a bit of a hooligan on the court. I really liked watching his matches. He was the face of men’s tennis, and of course girls chased him. A very striking guy,” Petrova said. Championship.
Safin’s form and results dipped significantly in 2009, and the Russian retired after that season at the age of 29.
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