Style of Play
Haase has a powerful serve which often exceeds 200 kph. It is also very accurate. He can both attack and defend with his forehand and backhand. When he hits the ball very flat, he is a threat to top players, as he led Nadal by two sets to one in Wimbledon before losing in 5 sets, and holding a two sets to love lead against four-time Grand Slam finalist Andy Murray in the US Open and eventually losing in 5 sets. He is capable of producing spectacular shots, such as powerful forehands down the line on the run à la Sampras or backhand winners while taking the ball on the rise.
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