The Tommy Haas poisoning case seems to be losing steam - mostly due to lack of support from his own countrymen. The German tennis federation (DHT) refutes the claims that Tommy may have been poisoned during Davis Cup since no evidence has been found nor has the informant been named.
Here's what DTB spokesman Oliver Quante had to say:
"There is no medical reason that justifies further, targeted tests with regard to poisoning, [...] As an association, we must rely on facts in judging and assessing the situation and not on speculation, [...] Therefore, because we have no evidence of poisoning and because we do not know how reliable the informant is, we must assume that it's no more than speculation."
Alexander Katsnelson, general director of the Kremlin Cup who was responsible for organizing the Davis Cup semi-final from the Russian side, had this to say about the poisoning claims:
"We don't take them (poison rumors) seriously. This is just usual stuff coming from a guy who lost, [...] Since he (Haas) arrived in Moscow and began training it was evident he was not in good shape physically, he was huffing and puffing on the court."
If you don't have support at home, Tommy, then what do you have? Could it be a sour grapes moment on your part for not performing well under the pressure or a blown up case of upset stomach??
(images via AP Photo)
(images via AP Photo)
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