Haase claims maiden ATP title

Dutchman Robin Haase won his first ever ATP title on Saturday as he beat experienced Spaniard Albert Montanes 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 in the clay court final. Haase, 24 and appearing in his first final, looked to have blown his chance when 30-year-old Montanes, a winner of five ATP titles, levelled the match. However, the 53rd-ranked Dutchman – who has had his best ever season in the Grand Slams this year reaching the third rounds of both the Australian Open and Wimbledon – regrouped and romped through