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 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,
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.
This win is a result of all the hard work I've been putting in. If I stay patient and keep working, I know the results will come.
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,
It can only get better and things can't happen overnight, the only thing I can do is just keep working hard and I know it's going to happen.
I think about that pretty much every day.
I'm very happy, a win is a win. The first match is always tough. It's just good to get back out on the court and get that monkey off my shoulders.
It was hard to enjoy the tennis (last year) and to be quite honest I didn't. I just wanted the year to end and that's why I took two months off.
I don't think there is any surprise on who they picked to play.
I'm feeling good, looking forward (the opening match). Definitely, I can get through it.
I'm definitely going to hold that trophy up before I retire, that's for sure
I'm definitely confident. I will go out and give it my all. It's all I can ask of myself and I have another couple of days to get ready.
I'm definitely confident. I will go out and give it my all.
The Australian Open attracts one of the most competitive line-ups in the world and I’m looking forward to putting the heat on some of my old on-court rivals.