BMW Open 2013: Breaking Down Sunday’s All-German Final in Munich

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Published: May 5, 2013

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Sunday's singles final at the 2013 ATP BMW Open in Munich will be an all-German affair, as defending tournament champion Philipp Kohlschreiber will look to knock off compatriot Tommy Haas.

A two-time titlist in Munich, the fourth-seeded Kohlschreiber can win his fifth career ATP singles championship this weekend. Meanwhile, the third-seeded Haas, who is defying his age at 35, will be aiming to win career ATP title No. 14 on Sunday afternoon.

The two Germans, who currently rank inside the ATP Top 25, have met in the past, but never before on clay.

With the stage set for this weekend's final, let's take a closer look at what fans can expect.

 

Even Matchup



Kohlschreiber and Haas have met several times in the past, all thrilling back-and-forth matches.

Each has taken two matches from the other, but it was the younger Kohlschreiber who came away with the last laugh in their most recent matchup at Wimbledon last summer. The two top-ranked Germans met in the first round at the All England Club in 2012, with Kohlschreiber winning a memorable five-set match that featured three tie-breaks

Still, Haas has knows how to beat Kohlschreiber in the late stages of a tournament, having taken two Gerry Weber Open semifinal meetings from his younger foe.

 

Key Stat: Unforced Errors



The key statistic to keep an eye on in Sunday's final will be unforced errors. Netting forehands and going for winners that aren't there are sure-shot ways to lose a match, and whichever player is more careless or rushed on Sunday will be headed home disappointed. 

In Kohlschreiber and Haas' last meeting at Wimbledon, Haas committed nearly twice as many unforced errors as his countryman, losing the key battle 48-27.

A similar performance on Sunday won't suffice. 

The slower-playing clay should challenge...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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