Marat Safin quotes Born: 01/27/1980 Country: russia

• “We have known each other since we were nine years old and we have played together in Russia, ... We played in the Under-16 European championships and he beat me in the quarterfinals. He's one of my best friends and I really like him. It will be nice to play him and hopefully get revenge.” (Marat Safin) [willpower/nice]
• “The injury wasn't serious. But unfortunately I stopped playing too late. After Wimbledon I was advised to stop for two or three months but I did not take the advice.” (Marat Safin) [take]
• “The first set was a bit tough because I hadn't played a match for six months. You are unable to decide where you have to move, when you have to go to the net, whether to put pressure or stay back. I was a bit lost and tense because I knew that I had a chance.” (Marat Safin)
• “I didn't expect to win. It was a big surprise.” (Marat Safin)
• “I didn't expect to win. It was a big surprise. Especially with the draw, I couldn't really think I would make even a set. I was coming out to play a few games and make sure I was moving okay and get back the rhythm.” (Marat Safin) [surprise/think]
• “I didn't expect to win. I felt I had no chance whatsoever. I felt lost on the court.” (Marat Safin) [chance]
• “It was not enough matches, so many mistakes. Like I've said, you need to get the rhythm back. It doesn't come straight away. It's still a long way and I have many things to work on. I hope it will come back soon.” (Marat Safin) [willpower]
• “I'm just hoping to play as many tournaments I can to get my ranking back.” (Marat Safin)
• “That's the situation I am right now, I cannot ask for too much of myself. I have to think a little bit more about my knee.” (Marat Safin) [situation/right/think/more]
• “I'm ambitious. I better start climbing back up there, because otherwise I will not get into tournaments. People will not take me as serious. It's very important to show everybody I still know how to play tennis and I'm still fighting.” (Marat Safin) [start/willpower/people/willpower]
• “I am totally against it. I think it will destroy the game. It will slow it down, lose the momentum and the motion of the game. Who was the genius who came up with this stupid idea? They are looking for solutions on how to save the game and this is not it.” (Marat Safin) [think/willpower/destroy/willpower]
• “It was a very, very good match and I am happy to have won a five-setter.” (Marat Safin)
• “I don't know why I would not be serene.” (Marat Safin)
• “I've slightly changed my action and movement and tonight it really worked well for me.” (Marat Safin) [action]
• “He played really well and his game caught me off guard a bit. But I was expecting him to give me a tough match because the French always raise their game when they're playing at home in Davis Cup.” (Marat Safin) [give/housing]
• “I'm really happy with the way I played, definitely my best since Melbourne last year.” (Marat Safin)
• “It was little bit too late to come back in the second set. I was missing a lot on baseline, my serve was not there.” (Marat Safin)
• “I was ill the last two days. I was still a bit weak. I wasn't ready for this.” (Marat Safin)

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