Haas beats Djokovic in Halle

Eurosport - Sun, 14 Jun 16:18:00 2009

Tommy Haas won his first title in more than two years when he beat world number four Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-7(4) 6-1 in the final of ATP Halle.

TENNIS 2009 ATP HALLE TOMMY HAAS - 0

Haas, a former world number two who had not won a title since Memphis in 2007 after being plagued by a shoulder injury, was the more consistent in a baseline encounter that lasted two hours 12 minutes.

"It is such a great feeling to hold a trophy again," said Haas, who has now won titles on all surfaces. "It makes all the setbacks go away.

"I am not thinking of Wimbledon right now, just enjoying the moment. But sure, this win gives me confidence going into the tournament."

Both players stayed on the baseline and initially held serve comfortably, allowing no break opportunity. The 31-year-old Haas, world number 41, finally carved out a break at 4-3 and served out the set a game later.

Djokovic, who has had trouble adjusting to the grass after a long clay court season, added more variety to his game, rushing at times to the net to force a tiebreak in the second set.

The 22-year-old Serbian took advantage of an erratic Haas, who double-faulted three times in the tiebreak to hand Djokovic the set.

Djokovic himself double-faulted on a break point to give Haas a 2-0 lead in the third set. He then wasted four break points of his own, allowing the German to go 3-0 up before breaking again to win the match.

"I was lucky to win the second set. Tommy made some crucial double faults," Djokovic said.

"The week was great. I played enough matches prior to Wimbledon," said Djokovic who has never won a title on grass and refused to label himself as one of the favourites for Wimbledon, which starts on June 22.

"I have not done a great job there last year, losing in the second round. So I would not rate myself as a favourite for Wimbledon."

Reuters

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  1. Another confirmation that Federer didnt get an easy­ draw in RG.

    From dimeji_stunt, on Tue 16 Jun 12:59PM

  2. Another confirmation that Federer didnt get an easy­ draw in RG.

    From dimeji_stunt, on Tue 16 Jun 12:56PM

  3. Another confirmation that Federer didnt get an easy­ draw in RG.

    From dimeji_stunt, on Tue 16 Jun 12:54PM

  4. NICE ONE HAAS TEACH JOKER A LESSON SUPRISED HE­ DIDN'T CRY OFF WITH EXHAUSTION!!!!!!!

    From Annamarie G, on Mon 15 Jun 10:52PM

  5. I dont know who let this stupid­ cow..(horse?..donkey?..,whatever..)to talk about­ anything?

    From ivanajaa, on Mon 15 Jun 2:10PM
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    as roddick said previously lol he maybe had saars or­ birdflu lol

    From SQUEE, on Mon 15 Jun 1:33PM
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    Joke-ovic has played a fantastic game by his standard,­ which are dropping continuously.. In a year time he­ might be in top 40, i.e. not in the top 30 :-)

    From Half A Brain, on Mon 15 Jun 12:21PM

  8. Ray if you are soo negative, you got negative votes bro­ ;-)

    From Igor K, on Mon 15 Jun 9:46AM

  9. Tommy's been one of my fav players for 10 years.­ Well done, Tommy, keep it up!:-)

    From x. y, on Mon 15 Jun 8:56AM

  10. @ra
    According to your picture, mutant IS YOU!!

    From kalenich, on Mon 15 Jun 8:55AM
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    Djoker at #12...i see you crying you stupy

    From Ray V, on Mon 15 Jun 1:02AM

  12. Congratulations to Tommy. This shows why he was hard to­ beat by Federer in France last month. Matches like­ that( against Federer) and wins against the top 5s give­ you a lot of motivation.

    From ShoppingShorty2k4, on Mon 15 Jun 12:20AM
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    if Djoker lose eerly in Wimbeldon ,we need him in the­­ planeet of the Apes salvation(the Mutants rats)...its a­ lot better then Batman rol.

    From Ra, on Mon 15 Jun 12:19AM

  14. Nice one there; danilomujicic No 3, hahahahaha

    From ShoppingShorty2k4, on Mon 15 Jun 12:18AM

  15. Should've called the trainer more often in that 3rd­ set...

    From Chemical Ali, on Sun 14 Jun 10:30PM

  16. Well done Hass, nothing so spectacular .. still­ congratulations !
    because Novak played terrible, only­ some­ glitches of good play..and really didn’t need­ this­ nervous breakdown with his racquet.. volley­ volley volley even on second serve, and he is not so­ good in volleys..
    I think after­ Wimbledon is the right­ time he changes his team..­ because it’s obvious these­ guys can not motivate him to­ give 100 percent when­ needed anymore.. too relaxed­ playing against­ underdogs, when he turns around and­ starts playing,­ match is already over..
    I really hope Novak learned a­ good lesson today ! Wake up­ Novak !
    I still­ believe­ this Wimbledon will be Novak`s best !

    From Igor K, on Sun 14 Jun 8:53PM

  17. Tommy is on fire at the mo,good to see.Nearly took out­ Fed at the French,and now takes the scalp of Djoko,and­ here is the difference between Fed and Djoko,Fed can­ turn these situations around,Djoko it seems cannot.The­ confidence of Djoko cant be that high at the mo,so he­ did well to get to the final.

    From carlos480bc, on Sun 14 Jun 8:44PM

  18. Ray V I see a stupid guy?! Who do you think I'm­ talking about?! Don't Know? I tell you then, you­ are that idiot!

    From IlDoctore, on Sun 14 Jun 8:39PM

  19. i see a guy re joining the top ten. i see the other­ going out of top ten

    From Ray V, on Sun 14 Jun 8:24PM

  20. Finally! Congratulations, Tommy Haas. Further, this­ triumph of Haas brings yet nother perspective into­ Federer's Haas win at the French Open.

    From Casalpusterlengho, on Sun 14 Jun 7:58PM
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