Photographs: Stephane Mahe/Reuters
Tommy Haas became the oldest man to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final since 2005 with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 thrashing of Russia Mikhail Youzhny at the French Open on Monday.
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The 35-year-old former World No 2, enjoying an Indian summer to his injury-hit career, left Youzhny smashing rackets in frustration as he cruised to victory in 84 minutes.
French Open: Mikhail Youzhny loses match, racket
Photographs: Philippe Wojazer/Reuters
Youzhny, who once cut his head by smashing it with his racket, could find himself with a fine after taking out his frustration by mangling his racket on a courtside bench.
Youzhny is notorious on tour for his temper.
French Open: Mikhail Youzhny loses match, racket
Photographs: Stephane Mahe/Reuters
The evergreen German will take on World No 2 Novak Djokovic next.
Andre Agassi was the last 35-year-old to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final at the 2005 US Open.
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