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Haas Bids Emotional Halle Farewell

Former World No. 2 Tommy Haas said an emotional farewell to Halle fans Tuesday, carrying his daughter Valentina in his arms as he walked off Gerry Weber Stadion for the final time. The two-time champion fell 6-4, 6-4 to Australian Bernard Tomic in his final professional grass-court match on German soil. “Walking with Valentina in my arms is always special, but leaving the court this way for the last time is icing on the cake,” said Haas, who was presented with a commemorative framed photo from Tournament Director Ralf Weber. He also received thunderous applause from fans. “It was very emotional, obviously. You never quite know how to prepare for your last match at an event, especially one that is...

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Haas Happy To Beat Federer, Kind Of

The last time Tommy Haas found himself embracing Roger Federer on court after a tour-level match was in March this year, as he presented his close friend with the BNP Paribas Open trophy in his capacity as the new Indian Wells Tournament Director. So when the 39-year-old German saved a match point in Stuttgart Wednesday to hand Federer his first opening-round loss at a grass-court event since 2002 Wimbledon, his celebration was more subdued, tempered of course by the respect for his friend, but also by the broader perspective his evolving career has brought. Asked how he would feel if Federer were to lose in the opening round of his tournament, Haas joked: “It would really suck. I understand it...

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