Former World No.1 tennis player Marat Safin of Russia has been inducted in the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
The official ceremony to induct the Russian tennis player has been scheduled for July 16, 2016.
With this, he will become first Russian national to be inducted in the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Safin’s candidature for the induction into the Hall of Fame was announced in October 2015 along with Justine Henin (Belgium) and Helena Sukova (Czech Republic).
About Marat Safin
- Born in Moscow on January 27, 1980, Safin is a two-time Grand Slam Champion (2000 US Open and 2005 Australian Open) and the dual Davis Cup champion, winning the trophies with the Russian national team in 2002 and 2006.
- During his career, the 35-year-old Russian tennis player won a total of 15 ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) in men’s singles category.
- He wrapped up his tennis career in 2009 and was ranked 61st best player in ATP’s world best men’s singles rankings at that time.
- Following the official ceremony scheduled for July 16, Safin will become the first Russian national in the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
About International Tennis Hall of Fame
- It honours players and contributors to the sport of tennis.
- The first Hall of Fame members were inducted in 1955.
- The hall of fame of tennis and museum are located in the Newport Casino