Haas gains revenge as Ginepri crashes out

TOMMY HAAS gained revenge for his five-set defeat to Robby Ginepri in the third round of the 2005 US Open by beating the American in another marathon encounter at the same stage 12 months on.

Haas, the 14th seed from Germany, won his first three career meetings with Ginepri but lost in an entertaining five-setter in Flushing Meadows last year.

He ensured history did not repeat itself, although he blew a two-set advantage to allow the 18th seed the chance to finish an amazing recovery.