Tommy Haas
Tommy Haas
Thomas Mario "Tommy" Haasis a German-American professional tennis player. He has competed on the ATP Tour since 1996. After breaking into the world top 100 in 1997, and reaching a career-high singles ranking of World No. 2 in May 2002, Haas's career was interrupted by injuries: he has twice dropped out of the world rankings due to being unable to play for twelve months. His first period of injury saw him miss the whole of the 2003 season, and he...
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth3 April 1978
CityHamburg, Germany
everybody far focused good guys run statement trying
I think everybody here is focused on the U.S. Open, to be honest. But I think the guys here are also trying to make a statement of getting far here as well as having a good run at the Open.
crowd favorite good great james last lives minutes playing since tennis weeks
James has been playing some great tennis the last two weeks and he'll probably be the crowd favorite since he lives 25 minutes from here, ... It should be a good atmosphere. It should be a very interesting match.
beat tough
I think it'll be tough to beat him here this week.
great
Overall, I thought it was a great point,
good overall though trying
Overall I feel pretty good though and I'll be trying for at least a place in the quarter-finals here.
battles close good
Pavel is a very good player, ... We have had some close battles in the past.
best great hit last overall takes
He doesn't give you much rhythm, ... I didn't have the best preparation and only got one hit in yesterday. But overall I had a great last weekend, and I'm going to keep going with it and see where it takes me here.
happiness happy played title win
I really played solid, and I'm really happy to win this title again.
ankle decided opportunity shoulder surgery
I had the opportunity for surgery but I decided I had enough, ... I had enough with my shoulder and I had two ankle surgeries in 1996 and 1997.
good meal ready rest
I need a good meal and some rest and I'll be ready for the final.
per surprised
I'm not surprised that I didn't feel 100 per cent,
boost happy straight won
I'm happy that I won in two sets. It's a psychological boost to know that you could do it in straight sets.
confidence definitely gives good hopes next victory
This is definitely a good victory, not only for my own confidence but the game, and gives me good hopes next week.
came fight good hang second shots win
After the second set being so close, I had to fight and hang in there to win it in the third. I came up with good shots at the end of the match.