The law thing is new info — in the court room, the different side from him will be overshadowed by his personality and look (pls Marat maintain the look), judge and jury will be drooling.

When you’re asked about something over and over, eventually you’ll come out with an off-the-cuff remark, well at least I do. I am not Marat Safin. (But I love Marat Safin.)

Marat’s been asked about something that annoyed him for the umpteenth time, and came out with ‘If dude feels so bad about it, maybe dude should give back the ca$h.’(Paraphrased a little, ahem.)

I don’t think Marat said this and meant it literally, it’s rhetorical. He and most tennis fans are just gobsmacked that Agassi has come out with this now and for what reason? To promote his book. Even though Agassi will remain a liked and respected ambassador for tennis, his legacy has taken a bruising, so forgive his fans and peers if they’re smarting from his revelation and asking a few questions.

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. There’s a reason this was hidden at the time, would Agassi be held in the high esteem he is were he to have been convicted of doping?

As for supporting Gasquet, Marat was hardly a one man army defending him. He was however the biggest name to come out and say ‘give the kid a chance to explain’. Now that he has explained Marat hasn’t come out fighting his corner.

I think a little known tennis player called Rafael Nadal put it best yesterday when he said: “I have confidence in my colleagues and in other players. I always believe they’re clean. Until the results tell me otherwise, I’m going to defend my friends.” Having quoted Rafa I seem to have shot myself in the foot, owee ow ow…

[Shot off my own soapbox]

Marat’s mistakes here are for having an opinion, being charasmatic and being Marat Safin – and thanks to this killer combination he makes for beautiful sound bites.

Awesome article F.F. love it all! Safinilicious. Look forward to the next chapter: ‘Marat Safin, Attorney at Law’. Now if only Marat would join forces with Mario Ancic and set up a law firm / reality show….oh the mind boggles…

And he is definitely being too harsh – Agassi shouldn’t give up his prize money and titles. For whatever damage he’s done to the ATP with this admission, he’s done infinitely more good in promoting the game.

Gasquet on the other hand was suppose to be at a Night Club and a lot of things goes on in these types of environments. He should have known better and been more careful whilst having fun.

Mr Safin at least you are being honest unlike other tennis players who are attempting to play it smart and be naive. Or even supporting Agassi when he has obviously a guilty conscience and still class him as their idol. He is an absolute disgrace.

Mr Safin enjoy your retirement and don’t do anything stupid, eg publishing a book like Agassi because somethings are better left unsaid!!!