Nov 12, 2009 12:44 AM GMT
Safin played his final tournament today, the Paris Masters, losing to Del Potro 4-6, 7-5, 4-6.
And so, one of the greatest looking, most enigmatic/infuriating/charming/talented/entertaining players bows out.
His was a career of what ifs... what if he didn't have those injuries, and especially, what if he wasn't a total mental headcase... oh well, I'll always remember the '05 Aussie Open epic semi-final against Federer. Safin at his brilliant best.
And so, one of the greatest looking, most enigmatic/infuriating/charming/talented/entertaining players bows out.

His was a career of what ifs... what if he didn't have those injuries, and especially, what if he wasn't a total mental headcase... oh well, I'll always remember the '05 Aussie Open epic semi-final against Federer. Safin at his brilliant best.
