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 not like I've got too much pride to play challengers. It's ridiculous. Of course if I have to do that, then I have to do that,
It's not like I've got too much pride to play Challengers, ... It's all mental. I've been working hard off the court, very hard. Definitely lacking confidence. It's definitely what I'm lacking.
It's the Davis Cup and it's not like you have got another Davis Cup next week.
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.
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 think about that pretty much every day.
We have got to think about coming back at the end of the year and trying to win that match and get back in the World Group for the following year,
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 was trying. I went out there and gave it everything.
I was excited because I've never shared a room with somebody.
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 was ready for today and I wanted to play today but it just didn't happen. Of course you feel gutted,