Born in Hamburg, Germany to Brigitte and Peter Haas, Haas started playing his own version of tennis when he was two years old, by using a wooden plank to hit balls against the wall or into his father's hands. When his father noticed his talents, he started bringing Haas to work, as he was a tennis coach.
At five, Haas won his first youth tournament, in Hamburg. At eight, he won his second, in Munich. Between 11 and 13, Haas twice won the Austrian Championship, the German Championship, and the European Championship.
Haas's talents were noted by tennis guru Nick Bollettieri. Nick was so impressed by the young German's talent that he offered Haas the chance to stay and train at his Bollettieri Academy in Bradenton, Florida for free. At 13, speaking little English, Haas moved to Florida to begin training at the academy.
Haas is married to actress Sara Foster. She is the daughter of songwriter David Foster. On 27 January 2010, Haas became a United States citizen.
On 5 July 2010, Haas announced on his website that he would become a father for the first time. And on 15 November 2010, Haas announced on his website that his wife Sara had given birth to a baby girl, Valentina. He says he wants to remain playing long enough for his daughter to watch him play. This joy came true in 2013 in Miami when she greeted him after his victory over Dolgopolov.
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