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Former tennis player Daniel Koellerer, who became the first player ever in history to be expelled from professional tennis for life, makes himself known again after years. In his words, former world number one, Marat Safin, inspired him to begin to enjoy more alcohol. The reason was Safin's appearance in the Australian Open final in 2002, when Safin was supposed to be drunk according to Koellerer's claim.
The 36-year-old has alleged that Russia’s Marat Safin was drunk during his clash with Thomas Johansson in the 2002 final. Safin, who was seeded ninth in the draw, lost in four tight sets to the Swede. According to Koellerer, the Russian had been drinking heavily the night before to celebrate his birthday.
“The first time I started drinking alcohol I was like 24 and I just started because I saw Marat Safin drinking before he played the Australian Open final.”Koellerer said during a recent interview.
“I said ‘ok, now I am all the time between 150-180 and I don’t get up, and this guy is playing the Australian Open final, he is so drunk he can’t even walk on his two feet, cannot be that bad.'”
“He could never win because he was so drunk, that was unbelievable. The night before he was celebrating his birthday. For me he looked like he was celebrating he already won already the Australian Open.”
Former world No.1 Safin was renowned for his occasional party antics during his time as a player. After defeating Pete Sampras in the final of the 2000 US Open he celebrated at a disco with singer Lenny Kravitz. Drinking champagne and vodka throughout the night. The following day he had to conduct media commitments after just one hour of sleep.
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Former tennis player Daniel Koellerer, who became the first player ever in history to be expelled from professional tennis for life, makes himself known again after years. In his words, former world number one, Marat Safin, inspired him to begin to enjoy more alcohol. The reason was Safin's appearance in the Australian Open final in 2002, when Safin was supposed to be drunk according to Koellerer's claim.
The 36-year-old has alleged that Russia’s Marat Safin was drunk during his clash with Thomas Johansson in the 2002 final. Safin, who was seeded ninth in the draw, lost in four tight sets to the Swede. According to Koellerer, the Russian had been drinking heavily the night before to celebrate his birthday.
“The first time I started drinking alcohol I was like 24 and I just started because I saw Marat Safin drinking before he played the Australian Open final.”Koellerer said during a recent interview.
“I said ‘ok, now I am all the time between 150-180 and I don’t get up, and this guy is playing the Australian Open final, he is so drunk he can’t even walk on his two feet, cannot be that bad.'”
“He could never win because he was so drunk, that was unbelievable. The night before he was celebrating his birthday. For me he looked like he was celebrating he already won already the Australian Open.”
Former world No.1 Safin was renowned for his occasional party antics during his time as a player. After defeating Pete Sampras in the final of the 2000 US Open he celebrated at a disco with singer Lenny Kravitz. Drinking champagne and vodka throughout the night. The following day he had to conduct media commitments after just one hour of sleep.
