The Last Time With… Tommy Haas

Written by: on 24th August 2012
Citi Open tennis tournament in Washington, DC
The Last Time With... Tommy Haas

epa03341717 Tommy Haas of Germany returns a ball from Mardy Fish of the USA during their semifinal match at the Citi Open tennis tournament in Washington, DC, USA, 04 August 2012. Hass defeated Fish in straight sets 6-3, 7-5. EPA/SHAWN THEW  |

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By: Paul Macpherson

German Tommy Haas reveals the last time…

 

I paid to use a tennis court?

That was actually not too long ago. I just paid to use the tennis court in Munich at the SportScheck all-weather club. I was practising there with my coach for about an hour and a half and as I walked out they asked me to pay for the court. It was €18/hour, so I had to pay €36. I was a little bit shocked at first, but I ended up paying because that’s what you do in the end.

 

I paid for tennis balls?

Also not too long ago, in a country club where I played in LA. I showed up without any balls. As players we get lazy sometimes, we forget the towels and the balls all the time. I just went into the pro shop and bought some balls.

 

I met a childhood idol?

Not too long ago, at a concert with my father-in-law. There were quite a few big singers. I really like the group ‘Chicago’ and meeting Peter Cetera was a pleasure. Also meeting the ‘Voice of an Angel’ – Andrea Bocelli – was quite special.

 

Being recognised help me?

Actually just today, here in Washington, I got a free coffee. I walked into the Starbucks here on P Street and this guy recognised me, knew a lot about me, and basically said, “Here, you get the grande latte on the house,” which was quite nice. He was a really nice guy. So that was pretty cool.

 

I went to the movies?

Five nights ago. I went to see Batman: Dark Knight Rises.

 

I lost something important?

I thought I had lost my car keys just about a week ago. My daughter, Valentina, was hiding them. It took me about 45 minutes to look for them and I’m glad I found them!

 

I cooked for myself or others?

I do that a lot for breakfast. I usually am the breakfast man!

 

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