Baghdatis defeats Safin at Aussie Open (AP) Marcos Baghdatis needed five sets to defeat Marat Safin 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 Thursday at the Australian Open, evoking memories of his run to the 2006 final. The marquee matchup of the night was packed with drama -- long rallies, seemingly impossible winners and shifts in momentum. Baghdatis appeared to be on his way to a straight-sets victory, looked down and out, then pulled himself together to... Publish Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:12:00 PST Read more...