Tommy Haas

Tommy Haas is a German–American former professional tennis player who achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 2. He won 15 career titles in singles, including a Masters title, and a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

He reached the semifinals of the Australian Open three times and Wimbledon once and was known for his elegant playing style and powerful one-handed backhand.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Haas was born on April 3, 1978, in Hamburg, West Germany. He stands 188 cm tall and he plays right-handed with a one-handed backhand. He currently resides in Bradenton, Florida, and Los Angeles.

His parents are Brigitte and Peter Haas, who was a tennis coach. His talent was noticed early by Coach Nick Bollettieri, who was so impressed that he offered Haas a free scholarship to his academy in Florida, where he moved at age 13. Haas became a U.S. citizen in 2010. He is married to actress Sara Foster, and they have a daughter, Valentina. His sister, Sabine, also played professional tennis.

Professional Career

Haas turned professional in 1996 and competed on the ATP Tour for over two decades. His long career was frequently interrupted by injuries, but he was known for his resilience and made multiple successful comebacks, winning the ATP Comeback Player of the Year award twice.

Haas won 15 career singles titles, including his only Masters title at the Stuttgart Masters in 2001. He reached his career-high singles ranking of World No. 2 in May 2002. He reached the semifinals of three majors: the Australian Open three times (1999, 2002, 2007) and Wimbledon once (2009). He also reached the quarterfinal stage at the French Open and the US Open.

At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, he earned a silver medal in men's singles after losing to Yevgeny Kafelnikov in the final.

Haas retired from professional tennis in 2018. Since then, he has remained active in the sport as a Tournament Director of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

Career Record

Singles

• Career record: 569–338
• Career titles: 15
• Highest ranking: No. 2 (May 13, 2002)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – SF (1999, 2002, 2007)
• French Open – QF (2013)
• Wimbledon – SF (2009)
• US Open – QF (2004, 2006, 2007)

Other tournaments (Singles)

• Grand Slam Cup – F (1999)
• Olympic Games – F (2000)

Doubles

• Career record: 74–86
• Career titles: 1
• Highest ranking: No. 82 (February 3, 2014)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• French Open – 1R (2011)
• US Open – 3R (2015)