Last year 35-year-old ex number two in the world (2002!), Tommy Haas, came back to win the headlines with his rise up to nr 15 in the world. This is how the ATP World Tour website summarizes his year: 2013Â — The oldest player in Top 20 and top German reached QF or better 11 times during year, highlighted by titles in Munich (d. Kohlschreiber) and Vienna (d. Haase). Finished in …
On the heels of a Federer early-round loss there ‘s always talk about when he’s going to retire, whether he’s lost his appetite for the competitive aspect of the sport and the possibility of the surprising defeat being the start of his downfall. Yesterday the mighty Fed Express lost against up-and-coming Kei Nishikori in a rollercoaster match that ended 4-6 6-1 2-6 (Fed’s numbers first). You could see in Fed’s …
Sorry for the pun on your name, Tommy. I’m sure it’s not the first time you’ve heard that. But it’s sure nice to see him back on the courts, playing amazingly well at the less tender age of 35. Beating Djokovic in Miami wasn’t a one-off – Haas has been playing consistently well over months now and reached nr 14 in the world. Sometimes we forget this stylish player was …
