Is Dinara Safina A-List?
NoC
No — Dinara Safina is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2009
World No. 1 Ranking
Lost A-list status in 2011
Dropped to C tier — Retirement Due to Injury
Ranking Timeline
2007C$0.5M
US Open Doubles Champion
Wins US Open Doubles, gaining significant profile boost.
2008B▲$1.5M+$1M
French Open Final
Reaches French Open Final, propelling her career forward.
2008B$2.5M+$1M
Olympic Silver Medal
Wins Olympic Silver Medal, solidifying her reputation.
2009A▲$4M+$1.5M
World No. 1 Ranking
Achieves World No. 1 ranking, a major career milestone.
2011C▼▼$6M+$2M
Retirement Due to Injury
Retires due to chronic back issues, prematurely ending career.
2026C$8M+$2M
Occasional Tennis Commentary
Involved in tennis through occasional commentary and appearances.
Last updated: February 21, 2026