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tommy haas is doing all the right things. he has taken his fitness and he is paying attention to nutrition.

the man is pushing 36 and he is still taking home titles:



Tommy Haas needs 3 sets in final

 

VIENNA -- Tommy Haas won his 15th career title and second this season, defeating Robin Haase of the Netherlands 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 at the Erste Bank Open on Sunday.

The second-seeded German, won also won the event 12 years ago, maintained his slim chance of qualifying for next month's ATP finals in London. The 35-year-old Haas already had become the oldest tournament winner of the season by winning in Munich in May.

"This victory is really something special," the 12th-ranked Haas said. "You don't win tournaments too often and this year I've won in my two favorite cities."

Haas, who improved to 15-12 in career finals, said he was proud of what he achieved after recovering from hip surgery in 2010.

"If you'd seen me 3½ years ago ... I was really asking myself if it made sense to continue," Haas said. "I have been paying a lot of attention to my fitness and nutrition and I am always looking to improve my tennis."