Mark Philippoussis
Mark Philippoussis
Mark Anthony Philippoussisis an Australian tennis player of Greek and Italian descent. He turned professional in 1994. His greatest achievements are winning two Davis Cup titles with Australia in 1999 and 2003, winning the deciding rubber in the final of each. He also reached the finals of the 1998 US Open and the 2003 Wimbledon tournaments, losing to countryman Pat Rafter and Swiss Roger Federer respectively. He reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 8...
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth7 November 1976
CityMelbourne, Australia
It's the normal thing to do and I was living, you know, other guy's dreams that they dream of and you're in a position to live that life. Why not do it? And I got it out of my system and I've realized that they're not the most important things in life.
I just want to start the year off strong and just enjoy myself out there,
I feel like I've been in this sort of situation before, not ranking-wise, but coming back from surgeries where it's been a long way back. This is just another thing where I'm going to have to work harder. I'm working hard. I'm just going to keep working hard and sooner or later it's going to pay off.
It definitely makes me feel very good, it's pretty much been the hard work I've been putting in and it's paying off. Everything's starting to come now and I know that, so I just need to be patient and keep working at it. If I keep working the way I am then the results will come.
I don't think there is any surprise on who they picked to play.
It was the first match back after a while. I think the key was just to come in there with just a positive mind and try and have a good start, keep on my toes. Obviously, I haven't played for a while, so I was just eager to be out there.
I'm just concentrating on that first match. That's the only thing I've got my mind on.
I was trying. I went out there and gave it everything.
I was excited because I've never shared a room with somebody.
It's been a few months where I've been watching that match sometimes and try to think back on how I felt on the court, what I was thinking,
I was ready for today and I wanted to play today but it just didn't happen. Of course you feel gutted,
I think with Lopez playing in his first Davis Cup tie, it's a bit tough for him to come out and expect him to play under a lot of pressure,