German tennis player, Tommy Haas, took home $160,000 today after capturing his twelfth career title at the Gerry Weber Open.  Haas beat Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in the event’s thrilling finale.  It was an amazing 6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 6-1 upset for Haas, who hasn’t won a title since taking the crown at Memphis in 2007.  After winning on the grass court, he has now won a title on all surfaces (hardcourt, clay and grass).
“It’s such an incredibly nice feeling to hold up the trophy again and to be in Germany as well, in front of German fans is even more special,” …read more

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic eliminated Belgian, Olivier Rochus, at the $1 million Gerry Weber Open today with a straight set victory. The second-seeded star won the match 7-6 (9-7), 6-4 in 1 hour, 54 minutes.
Djokovic moves on to the event’s finals where he will attempt to secure his third title of 2009 with a win over German wildcard, Tommy Haas, who was the No. 2 player back in 2002 but has failed to win a tournament since 2007 in Memphis.  The pair have battled twice before with Djokovic winning both times. 
The winner of Sunday’s match will collect $160,000.  If …read more