[Billabong]

MOSCOW (AP) - On the eve of his Russia-Argentina semifinals match in the Davis Cup, Marat Safin's BMW truck was stolen, Moscow police said Friday.



The four-wheel-drive truck is valued between $100,000 and $150,000 Cdn, a police spokesman said.



The theft, which Safin reported Thursday night, did not affect Safin's game. The Russian star beat Argentina's Juan Ignacio Chela 6-7 (1), 7-5, 7-5, 6-1 in Davis Cup play Friday.



Safin's was one of 25 cars reported stolen Thursday. Police gave no unusual motive for the theft.

 

[Jessi]

I also read that if Russia wins the tie, the thieves will return Marat's car..lol!

 

[Jessi]

maybe the thieves are tennis fans and this was their way of motivating Marat! lol!

 

[harry_potter]

hope it does help GO RUSSIA!!!

 

[the cat]

Where did you read that, Jessi?

 

[lin]

lol...hopefully it helps Marat

 

[Jessi]

Hi the cat! I read it on another board. It was by a russian fan whose father just came back from Moscow and brought some newspapers with him. It said the thieves promised to return Marats car back but only if he wins the tie! And its no joke!

 

[kazblah]

lol well marat if you want your car back, then you better win this tie.

 

[vaiva]

So, did Marat get his BMW back