Nickname Dina
Country Russia
Residence Monte Carlo, Monaco
Moscow, Russia
Date of birth April 27, 1986 (1986-04-27) (age 23)
Place of birth Moscow, Soviet Union
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Weight 70 kg (150 lb; 11 st)
Turned pro 2001
Plays Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Career prize money US$7,321,494
Country Russia
Residence Monte Carlo, Monaco
Moscow, Russia
Date of birth April 27, 1986 (1986-04-27) (age 23)
Place of birth Moscow, Soviet Union
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Weight 70 kg (150 lb; 11 st)
Turned pro 2001
Plays Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Career prize money US$7,321,494
Safina was born in Moscow, Russia to Tatar parents. Her mother, Rauza Islanova, was her trainer when she was younger and still gives advice to Dinara. Dinara's father is director of the Spartak tennis club in Moscow.
Previously, Safina was coached by Glen Schaap, former trainer of Nadia Petrova. Her current coach is Ċ½eljko Krajan. She trains in Varazdin, Croatia at his behest.
Previously, Safina was coached by Glen Schaap, former trainer of Nadia Petrova. Her current coach is Ċ½eljko Krajan. She trains in Varazdin, Croatia at his behest.
