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Article: Port.ru, Leading Russian Internet Company, Signs Agreement With Marat Safin, Top-Ranked International Tennis Star; U.S. Open Tennis Champion to be Official Company Spokesperson.
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- October 25, 2000
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Business Editors & Sports/High Tech Writers
MOSCOW--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2000
The leading Russian-language Internet portal, Port.ru, announced a multi-year agreement today to sponsor top-ranked ATP tennis player, Marat Safin. The 20-year-old Russian ranked No. 1 in the world last month after defeating tennis legend Pete Sampras at the U.S. Open Grand Slam tournament in Flushing Meadows, New York in the U.S.
"Marat is young, dynamic, aggressive and has exceeded expectations and we at Port.ru feel a kinship with his talents and accomplishments. He is the perfect fit to represent the company," said Eugene Goland, CEO of Port.ru. He added, "By ...