Former world number one Safin clinched his first grand slam title at the U.S. Open in 2000 , defeating the legendary Pete Sampras in straight sets in the final , before reaching the top of the world rankings in November of that year . Marat Safin has been elected to Russian parliament . The former Wimbledon champion was the first man from Russia since Alexander Zverev won gold at London 2012 to be elected. The 31-year-old is a representative of former president Vladimir Putin 's party . Judy Murray appointed Britain 's FedCup captain .
Former world number one Marat Safin has been elected to Russian parliament . The former Wimbledon champion was the first man from Russia since Alexander Zverev won gold at London 2012 to be elected. The 31-year-old is a representative of former president Vladimir Putin 's party . Judy Murray appointed Britain 's FedCup captain .