We're trying to improve Conversations.
Please take a brief survey and help us out.

Safin gets qualifier in Russian semis

Associated Press

Friday, October 30, 2009

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia -- Marat Safin advanced to his first semifinal in 23 events by beating Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 6-0, 7-6 (4) in the St. Petersburg Open on Friday. The two-time champion from Russia, ranked 77th, last played in a semifinals at the Kremlin Cup a year ago. On Saturday, Safin will play Ukrainian qualifier Sergiy Stakhovsky, who beat German veteran Bjorn Phau 6-2, 7-5. Russia's Igor Kunitsyn upset second-seeded Victor Hanescu of Romania 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (6) to set up the othe ...

Read full story | Create Your Profile

Activate your ESPN Profile!

Sort comments by: Most Recent | First Posted

Comments that include profanity, or personal attacks, or antisocial behavior such as "spamming" or "trolling," or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. We will take steps to block users who violate any of our terms of use. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.


Conversations in Real-Time

CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap
Create your own fantasy game day living room and win BIG!
Heisman Vote 2009
Vote for the next Heisman winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to the awards show. Mor
Engineered to Win Challenge
Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.