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
battle breaking eight game good midway proved second tough
It was a tough battle and things did not look good for me midway through the second set, but breaking Robby in game eight proved vital,
best caliber facing game gives great guy player players
Facing a player of Roger's caliber gives you an idea where your game is. Obviously, he is one of the best players ever and also a great guy off the court.
focused game match might serve tough
When you serve for a match and you don't get that game and it's 5-all, it is tough to get yourself focused again. I thought he might be frustrated.
eight finish game goal pleased top
I am pleased with my game overall. My big goal is to finish in the top eight and make the Master's Cup.
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.
career maybe playing title win
I'm playing really good, really confident. Maybe I will win the first title of my career here.
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.
break fun good point
It was a good point and a very important point, but it was not much fun because I got a break down.
again calm motivating shows stays
It just shows again how calm he stays and it's very motivating as well to see how he does that.
beat behind crowd good shot tough winning
It will be tough to beat him here this week, ... He's got the crowd behind him, which really helped. I give him a good shot at winning this title.