Getting To Know....Dinara Safina - Fantastic Tennis

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As the 19th woman in the open era to become the #1 tennis player on the planet, Dinara Safina will live in the tennis history books forever. The question is, will she be remembered for her amazing talent, winning an Olympic silver medal, and making three grand slam finals? Or will it ultimately be for not winning those three grand slam finals and coming up short on Olympic gold? Join host Jon Guerrica as well as one of Dinara’s biggest fans as they chat with this Russian legend and take a deep dive into the career of one of the most interesting #1’s in WTA history. Her talent was undeniable and her reign was all too short. This week, we spotlight a player that played hard, played fairly and played for the pride of her famous tennis family. We loved every minute with this gentle tennis giant. Join us in getting to know, the fantastic….Dinara Safina.

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This episode was published on July 18, 2021.

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As the 19th woman in the open era to become the #1 tennis player on the planet, Dinara Safina will live in the tennis history books forever. The question is, will she be remembered for her amazing talent, winning an Olympic silver medal, and making...

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