There are many things to like about the 'Zone' series, both in terms of execution, and education. I like the way it has progressed gradually from an unknown player in Agustin Calleri, to better ranked ...

We can think of a better question for the loud legions of singing and chanting yellow-and-blue-faced Swedes at Melbourne Park: Who is Thomas Johansson? It is far easier to describe how he won the ...

A long point ends when Safin's attempted lob drifts just long and Johansson is crowned champion. Safin 6-3 4-6 4-6 6-7 (4-7) Johansson Johansson drives wide to set his supporters' nerve on edge. Safin ...

Now I know what three and a half years feel like. Of course, I'd rather not have this feeling, not yet, but there's no denying it. For years I've been saying that Safin has the most talent of any ...

The tie was a roller-coaster for every player involved—none of the heroes came away unscathed, but no one walked off a goat either. Russia vs. Argentina had everything we expect from Davis Cup: ...

MELBOURNE, Australia Andre Agassi put his fingers to his lips and bowed after going five sets with Marat Safin. He blew kisses to all corners of the court in what has become a postmatch ritual. "You ...

Before Roger Federer, there was Marat Safin. It was Safin, the Russian bear, who was supposed to be what Federer has become. It was Safin who first hoisted the burden of being the greatest player of ...