Dinara Safina Joins Diana Shnaider's Team as Coach, Following in Brother Marat's Footsteps
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Former world number one Dinara Safina has embarked on a coaching career, joining the team of Russian tennis player Diana Shnaider. This move follows her brother Marat Safin's recent transition into coaching. Safina, who retired in 2014 due to injuries, will assist Shnaider, who is looking to build on her successful 2024 season, as they prepare for the upcoming claycourt season starting in Stuttgart.
Key Points
Dinara Safina, a former world number one, has joined Diana Shnaider's coaching team.
This move follows her brother Marat Safin's recent entry into coaching with Andrey Rublev.
Shnaider, ranked world number 13, had a successful 2024, winning four WTA singles titles and a silver medal in doubles at the Paris Olympics.
Safina retired from professional tennis in 2014 after struggling with injuries.
Shnaider will start her claycourt season in Stuttgart, with Safina's guidance.
