Safin leaves China with swipes at Berdych and Roddick

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 18:40

Marat Safin bid farewell to his adoring Chinese fans after defeat at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday but not before taking a swipe at his opponent Tomas Berdych and American Andy Roddick.

No change of heart for relaxed Safin

Last Updated: Friday, October 9, 2009, 09:38

Fans at the China Open got a glimpse of the Marat Safin of old on Thursday but despite serving up a thumping victory over Fernando Gonzalez, the Russian was entertaining no thoughts of extending his career.

Simon tests knee while Safin bundled out in Bangkok tennis

Last Updated: Friday, October 2, 2009, 09:26

Gilles Simon of France tested his chronic sore knee with a 6-2, 6-2 defeat of American Kevin Kim while retiring Russian Marat Safin ticked up another tournament loss Thursday as he winds down his career at the Thailand Open.

Safin ousts Petzschner to advance in Thailand

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 12:42

Russian Marat Safin reached the second round of the USD 608,500 Thailand Open with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 win over fifth-seeded German Philipp Petzschner on Tuesday.

Safin admits one last title `impossible`

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 11:43

Marat Safin`s swan song hit another sour note at the Montreal Masters with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 first round defeat by Frenchman Gael Monfils on Monday.

Haas beats Safin, Querrey upsets Sela in LA

Last Updated: Saturday, August 1, 2009, 15:15

Top-seeded German Tommy Haas survived a see-sawing opening set to beat Russian Marat Safin 7-6, 6-2 on Friday and book his place in the semi-finals of the LA Open.

Isner upsets Baghdatis, Safin advances in LA

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 09:44

Big-serving American John Isner continued his red-hot run at the LA Open with a commanding 6-3, 7-6 victory over Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis in the second round.