Foot Fault!

Robin Haase picked up the first title of his career in the Kitzbuhel ATP 250 event, defeating Albert Montanes 6-4 4-6 6-1 in the final.

I was so determined to act as if this tournament didn’t exist as not only is the title Bet-at-Home Cup insanely tacky, but the fact that we’re practically right in the middle of the US hardcourt season and there are still claycourt events going on is beyond me.

But even so, it has been an impressive tournament for Robin, and particularly his victory over Lopez earlier on in the week. His year had been quite disappointing thus far and hopefully this will be the turning point in his fortunes. I see no reason why he shouldn’t be in the top thirty by the end of this year or start of 2012.