"I am not interested in Tennis..."

The name of Marat Safin not very long ago was much known and not just in the World of tennis. The former world number one in singles, a member of the Federal Assembly of Russia, recipient of the Order of Honour, member of the International hall of tennis Glory. And of course we remember him as a winner of the Australian Open 2005, among the long list of other sporting achievements. But today Marat Safin is absolutely different person. In May, 2017 he handed over the mandate of the deputy of State Duma and his governing powers where stopped ahead of schedule on June 7, 2017. It was reported that Marat seriously practices Islam and has emphasised that according to his believes true life occurs in the spiritual world. Marat Safin doesn't give any interview to journalists, but has made an exception for Andrej Bucko, his long-time friend. So, what is Marat doing now?

Sunday January 30 finalMarat Safin (RUS) claims Australian Open Title with a 4 set victory over Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) Source: Getty Images Europe