Veteran Haas outclasses Youzhny in Paris


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 03 Jun 2013

Tommy Haas of Germany hits a return to Mikhail Youzhny of Russia during their men's singles match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 3, 2013. Haas defeated Youzhny 6-1 6-1 6-3. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

PARIS (Reuters) - Tommy Haas became the oldest man to reach a grand slam quarter-final since 2005 with a 6-1 6-1 6-3 thrashing of Russia Mikhail Youzhny at the French Open on Monday.

The 35-year-old former world number two, enjoying an Indian summer to his injury-hit career, left Youzhny smashing rackets in frustration as he cruised to victory in 84 minutes.

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