Marat Safin

About

Two-time grand slam champion tennis player, famous for his emotional outbursts and short temper.

Before Fame

He trained with future pros Anna Kournikova, Elena Dementieva, and Anastasiya Myskina.

Trivia

Both he and his sister are former number one-ranked tennis players, making them the only brother-sister duo in tennis to both achieve number-one rankings.

Family Life

Raised by his father, Mikhail, and his tennis playing mother Rausa.

Associated With

He defeated Pete Sampras to win the 2000 U.S. Open.