September 6, 2008 --
MARAT Safin's new nickname should be Samson. The day before his final match at the US Open, Safin walked into the courtside outpost of the Julien Farel Salon and demanded his long, glorious locks be shorn off. The next day the Russian bad-boy took a beating from Tommy Robredo, ending his run at the tournament. "He asked for a crew cut," said stylist Alina. "He wanted a change. I didn't want to do it, but the customer is always right." Hey, you know what they say, "Hair today, gone tomorrow."
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