Federer loses in Halle final, Haas victorious
Halle, Germany, Jun17: Tommy Haas defeated five-time winner Roger Federer 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 on Sunday to win the Halle grass court title a second time in front of a German home crowd.Haas, 34, impressed with
Halle, Germany, Jun17: Tommy Haas defeated five-time winner Roger Federer 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 on Sunday to win the Halle grass court title a second time in front of a German home crowd.
Haas, 34, impressed with big returns and achieved the deciding break for 5-4 in the second set with a passing shot en route to victory in 1 hour 35 minutes.
Federer failed to win his 75th career title as he lost his first final of the year from five 2012 deciders.
Haas entered the tournament with a wildcard in his return into the top 100 from a long injury layoff. He captured his 13th career title with his third win in 13 dates with Federer. Haas' first title in Halle was in 2009.
Haas, 34, impressed with big returns and achieved the deciding break for 5-4 in the second set with a passing shot en route to victory in 1 hour 35 minutes.
Federer failed to win his 75th career title as he lost his first final of the year from five 2012 deciders.
Haas entered the tournament with a wildcard in his return into the top 100 from a long injury layoff. He captured his 13th career title with his third win in 13 dates with Federer. Haas' first title in Halle was in 2009.