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KITZBUEHEL, Austria -- Defending champion Robin Haase stayed on course for a third straight title at the bet-at-home Cup by beating Daniel Brands of Germany 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday. Second-seeded Juan Monaco and No. 3 Fernando Verdasco also reached the quarterfinals, while No. 4 Jurgen Melzer lost to 19-year-old Austrian Dominic Thiem 7-5, 6-3. Haase saved all six break points he faced and improved to 11-0 for the event. "The match was less one-sided than the result suggests," the Dutchman said. "He had a lot of chances but I played good points when it mattered most. I dont feel pressure as Ive already proved last year I am able to defend the title." Brands, who beat Roger Federer in the second round in Gstaad last week, dropped his serve four times. Haase will next play Verdasco, who won an all-Spanish match against Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-2, 7-6 (7). Thiem reached his first career quarterfinal after recovering from a viral illness, which sidelined him for six weeks. He converted the only break point to take the opening set and led 5-0 in the second when Melzer won three straight games and missed three break points for 5-4. "I didnt play well at all and Dominic deserved to win," Melzer said. "I served pretty well in the first set but my returns were awful all match long." Thiems next opponent is seventh-seeded Albert Montanes of Spain, who defeated Victor Hanescu of Romania 7-6 (2), 3-6, 7-6 (5). Monaco beat Austrian wild-card entry Andreas Haider-Maurer 6-3, 6-4. The Argentine, who won the event in 2007, came back three times from a break down in the second set. "I have good memories from six years ago but this is a totally different event," Monaco said. "Ive changed a lot and I am far more experienced now." In his seventh quarterfinal of the season, Monaco will play Daniel Gimeno-Traver of Spain, who defeated Jan Hajek of Czech Republic 6-3, 6-3.Jordans Wholesale Store . -- Matt Ryan needed one of the best games of his career to lead the Falcons and their depleted offence out of their three-game losing streak last week. Air Jordan Outlet . The International Olympic Committee released the official list of bid cities on Friday after the deadline for applications had passed. The candidates -- all previously announced in their own countries -- are: Almaty, Kazakhstan; Beijing; Krakow, Poland; Lviv, Ukraine; Oslo, Norway; and Stockholm. http://www.wholesaleairjordanchina.com/ . The Cincinnati Reds remain perfect with their speedy rookie outfielder in the starting lineup. Discount Air Jordan . Haas said he "felt a lot of pain" in his right shoulder when he slammed his racket to the ground in frustration after losing his serve at 3-3 in the first set. Cheap Jordans Shoes .C. -- When North Carolina freshman Ryan Switzer reported to training camp in August he was a little miffed to learn he was third on the depth chart at punt returner.On the night Nick Riewoldt officially stood down as St Kilda captain, midfielder Jack Steven strengthened his case to become the clubs next skipper with his third best-and-fairest award.Steven, who won the Trevor Barker Award in 2013 and 2015, finished ahead of Jarryn Geary in second and Riewoldt in third at the season-ending award ceremony at Crown Casino on Thursday night.Fellow leadership aspirants David Armitage and Jack Newnes also finished in the top 10.Riewoldt is the Saints longest-serving skipper, having led the club on 220 occasions since 2005 and gave up the opportunity to surpass Carltons Stephen Kernahan as the longest-serving skipper in AFL history.In the interest of the footy club, its the right time for me to step aside to give a new player the opportunity to lead, Riewoldt said.It has been my absolute privilege and honour to captain St Kilda for the past 11 years.Ive experienced a great deal in my tenure as captain and Im really proud of what weve been able to achieve as aa group.ddddddddddddSteven was one of five players not to miss a natch in 2016 and averaged 28 possessions a game.The Saints will undertake a thorough process to find their next leadership group and captain, which will be named early next year.Whether hes captain or not, Nick will always be a significant leader for our footy club and someone who will drive standards and set an outstanding example for our younger players, coach Alan Richardson said.It will be incredibly beneficial for the next captain to have Nick there to support them if need be, as his wealth of experience and knowledge in this space is so impressive. Trevor Barker Award top 10 1. Jack Steven 172 votes 2. Jarryn Geary 157 3. Nick Riewoldt 153 4. Leigh Montagna 127 5. Jack Newnes 125 6. Seb Ross 122 7. Maverick Weller 117 8. Tom Hickey 102 9. Tim Membrey 99 10. Sean Dempster, David Armitage 96 ' ' '