Tennis Legend Marat Safin Embarks on New Journey as Andrey Rublev’s Coach
A New Chapter in Tennis
Tennis legend Marat Safin is making his official coaching debut at the 2025 Rolex Monte Carlo Masters, taking on the role of coach for Andrey Rublev. The 45-year-old former champion, who retired from professional tennis in 2019, is now ready to share his wealth of experience with the next generation.
A Distinguished Career
Safin, a Russian former professional tennis player, achieved remarkable success during his career, holding the world No. 1 ranking for nine weeks. His achievements include 15 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including two majors at the 2000 US Open and 2005 Australian Open, along with helping Russia secure Davis Cup titles in 2002 and 2006.
The New Partnership
Safin, who is one of Rublev’s childhood heroes, will join Fernando Vicente on the coaching team during the clay-court swing. Though the partnership is just beginning, as they only started working together a few days ago. In a recent press interview in Nimes, Rublev expressed confidence that Safin can help him, noting that his new coach helps him see himself honestly. Safin, for his part, emphasized that while he can show Rublev the road, ultimate success will depend on the player himself.
Looking Ahead
The pair will be focusing on improving Rublev’s rankings as they return to ATP Tour action in Monte-Carlo. This venue holds special significance for Rublev, who claimed his maiden Masters 1000 crown there in 2023. The 2025 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters features a significant prize money pool of over €6.1 million, with the singles champion set to receive €946,610.
